Legal Opinion
International 800 Telecom Corp. v. Kramer, Levin, Nessen, Kamin & Frankel
New York Supreme Court
Decided October 16, 1992PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
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Harold Tompkins, J.
This action raises the issue under which the doctrines of res judicata and collateral estoppel affect the imposition of sanctions based on the deliberate prolongation of frivolous litigation and the harassment of the opposing parties.
The defendant Kramer, Levin’s motion to dismiss International 800’s complaint is based on collateral estoppel. The defendant Bowne’s motion to dismiss the complaint is based on res judicata and collateral estoppel and seeks sanctions against plaintiff International 800 Telecom Corp. International 800 also moves to vacate the…
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