Maximum Sanctions Imposed for Failure to Return Down Payment


Astrada v Archer (2008 NY Slip Op 51675(U))

In this matter, resulting from a real estate transaction that never closed, the Court, pursuant to 22 NYCRR ァ 130-1.1 (a), awards costs of $40,600.50 to plaintiff Faith Astrada and imposes the maximum sanction of $10,000.00 upon defendant Regina Felton, Esq., for her “frivolous conduct” that “is completely without merit in law,” in violation of 22 NYCRR ァ 130-1:1 (c).
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