KRESS v. LA VILLA


762 A.2d 682 (2000)

335 N.J. Super. 400

Anthony KRESS, John Bruno and Bruno & Ferraro, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. Peter LA VILLA, individually and in his capacity as a member of the Town Council of the Town of Guttenberg, William O'Donnell, individually and in his capacity as Mayor of the Town of Guttenberg, and Town of Guttenberg, Defendants-Respondents, and Nicholas Cicco, Defendant-Appellant, Vincent Tabbachino, Defendant.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided December 4, 2000.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeffery A. Bronster argued the cause for plaintiffs-appellants Anthony Kress, John Bruno and Bruno & Ferraro.

Marvin R. Walden, Jr., argued the cause, West New York, for defendant-appellant Nicholas Cicco, (Greenberg & Walden, attorneys; Mr. Walden, on the brief).

William F. Aranguren argued the cause, Jersey City, for respondent Peter La Villa.

Michael L. Dermody argued the cause for respondent William O'Donnell (De Leonardis & Dermody, attorneys; Mr. Dermody, of counsel and on the brief).

Barry P. Sarkisian argued the cause, Hoboken, for respondent Town of Guttenberg (Sarkisian, Florio & Kenny, attorneys; Mr. Sarkisian, of counsel and on the brief).

Before Judges PETRELLA, NEWMAN and BRAITHWAITE.


The opinion of the court was delivered by BRAITHWAITE, J.A.D.

Plaintiffs Anthony Kress, John Bruno and Bruno & Ferraro appeal from a summary judgment dismissing their joint claims seeking $785,768.85 for legal services rendered to defendants Nicholas Cicco ("Cicco") and Vincent Tabbachino ("Tabbachino") in defending them against a federal indictment that charged, inter alia, mail fraud and "corrupt solicitation...

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