Appellate Division, First Department · October 6, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05714
Arnstein v Stein Saks, PLLC
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05714
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the trial court’s issuance of a prefiling injunction enjoining the plaintiff from commencing new litigation without judicial permission. The court held that the trial court providently exercised its discretion and that the injunction is distinct from 22 NYCRR 130-1 sanctions, thus not requiring the specific written decision format mandated for frivolous conduct findings.
The court’s words
to prevent use of the judicial system as a vehicle for harassment, ill will and spite
2026 NY Slip Op 05714, at the official text
A prefiling injunction is separate and distinct from a 130-1 sanction
2026 NY Slip Op 05714, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 6, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05714 |
| Area of law | Civil Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 10, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05714 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 936 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Arnstein v Stein Saks, PLLC, 2026 NY Slip Op 05714 (Appellate Division, First Department, October 6, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05714/
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