Legal Opinion
Becker v. Sherwin Williams
District Court, D. New Jersey
Decided July 17, 1989No. Civ. 88-3863PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
SAROKIN, District Judge.
INTRODUCTION
We have the most remarkable judicial system in the world. Although litigation expenses have risen dramatically over the years, the courts remain open to anyone to pursue legitimate claims no matter what a person’s financial condition or station in life. Those who cannot afford to pay even the required filing fee are nonetheless granted access to the courts. It is because of this essential policy of openness that we must be wary of those persons who block the entryway to or abuse the system.
Every frivolous suit requires time and attention and diverts…
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