By Bankruptcy Lawyer
There is Federal rule which is a little more detailed and each state has their version of the Rule. In a sense it is a rule that provides Sanctions against Attorneys for filing frivolous claims and pleadings. The movant (persons requesting sanctions) must meet the standard and show the court the following:
Either:
"In analyzing whether a pleading, motion, or other paper meets the first certification requirement under Rule 11, the Court “must determine: ‘(1) whether the [party] undertook a reasonable inquiry into the facts and (2) whether the [party], after reviewing the results of his inquiry, reasonably believed that his position was well grounded in fact."Kohler Co. v. McIvor, 177 N.C. App. 396, 402, 628 S.E.2d 817, 822 (2006)
OR
"T]he Rule 11 movant’s subjective belief that a paper has been filed for an improper purpose is immaterial in determining whether an alleged offender’s conduct is sanctionable.” Id. (citing Taylor v. Taylor Prods., Inc., 105 N.C. App. 620, 632, 414 S.E.2d 568, 576–77 (1992))."
Further, a brief is required in North Carolina to accompany the motion laying out the grounds for sanctions.
In Federal Court an addition requirement must be met:
"A motion for sanctions must be made separately from any other motion and must describe the specific conduct that allegedly violates Rule 11(b). The motion must be served under Rule 5, but it must not be filed or be presented to the court if the challenged paper, claim, defense, contention, or denial is withdrawn or appropriately corrected within 21 days after service or within another time the court sets. If warranted, the court may award to the prevailing party the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred for the motion."
Please keep in mind it is extreme burden to meet whether you are in state or federal court and should only be used in extreme cases. The court does not favor these motions and more often than not will not award them.
There is Federal rule which is a little more detailed and each state has their version of the Rule. In a sense it is a rule that provides Sanctions against Attorneys for filing frivolous claims and pleadings. The movant (persons requesting sanctions) must meet the standard and show the court the following:
Either:
"In analyzing whether a pleading, motion, or other paper meets the first certification requirement under Rule 11, the Court “must determine: ‘(1) whether the [party] undertook a reasonable inquiry into the facts and (2) whether the [party], after reviewing the results of his inquiry, reasonably believed that his position was well grounded in fact."Kohler Co. v. McIvor, 177 N.C. App. 396, 402, 628 S.E.2d 817, 822 (2006)
OR
"T]he Rule 11 movant’s subjective belief that a paper has been filed for an improper purpose is immaterial in determining whether an alleged offender’s conduct is sanctionable.” Id. (citing Taylor v. Taylor Prods., Inc., 105 N.C. App. 620, 632, 414 S.E.2d 568, 576–77 (1992))."
Further, a brief is required in North Carolina to accompany the motion laying out the grounds for sanctions.
In Federal Court an addition requirement must be met:
"A motion for sanctions must be made separately from any other motion and must describe the specific conduct that allegedly violates Rule 11(b). The motion must be served under Rule 5, but it must not be filed or be presented to the court if the challenged paper, claim, defense, contention, or denial is withdrawn or appropriately corrected within 21 days after service or within another time the court sets. If warranted, the court may award to the prevailing party the reasonable expenses, including attorney's fees, incurred for the motion."
Please keep in mind it is extreme burden to meet whether you are in state or federal court and should only be used in extreme cases. The court does not favor these motions and more often than not will not award them.
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