6:5-1. Applicability of Part IV Rules; Sanctions
R. 4:37 (dismissal of actions), R. 4:38 (consolidation), R. 4:39 (verdicts) and R. 4:40 (motion for judgment) are applicable to the Special Civil Part. The court may order a party whose complaint is dismissed pursuant to R. 1:2-4 or R. 4:37-1(b) for failure to appear for trial or who seeks to refile such a complaint pursuant to R. 4:37-4 to pay to the aggrieved party costs, reasonable attorney's fees and expenses related to the dismissed action.