Case Name: Elizabeth A. Hunt (Miller), Respondent, v. Richard D. Hunt, Appellant
Court: New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
Jurisdiction: New York
Decision Date: 2000-06-16
Citations: 273 A.D.2d 875
Docket Number: Appeal No. 1
Parties: Elizabeth A. Hunt (Miller), Respondent, v Richard D. Hunt, Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Appellate Division Reports
Volume: 273
Pages: 875–877

Head Matter:
Elizabeth A. Hunt (Miller), Respondent, v Richard D. Hunt, Appellant.
(Appeal No. 1.)
[709 NYS2d 744]

Opinion:
Order unanimously reversed on the law with costs, plaintiffs motion denied without prejudice and award of attorney's fees vacated. Memorandum: Supreme Court erred in failing to strike plaintiffs submissions based on the failure of plaintiffs attorney to file the requisite certifications pursuant to 22 NYCRR 202.16 (e) and 130-1.la. Pursuant to section 202.16 (e), "[e]very paper served on another party or filed or submitted to the court in a matrimonial action shall be signed as provided in section 130-1.la of this Title" (22 NYCRR 202.16 [e]). Section 130-l.la (a) requires a party's attorney to sign every pleading, motion or