Category: Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Allegations That Defendant Lacked a General Intent to Perform Is Insufficient to Support Fraud Claim

Jan 18 2021

It has long been held that “promissory statements as to what will be done in the future are not actionable.” Adams v. Clark, 239 N.Y. 403, 410 (1925). However, when the …

Oct 28 2020

Readers of this Blog know that, as a general matter, New York courts will not permit a fraud-based claim (i.e., fraudulent inducement) to survive a motion to dismiss when the …

Aug 31 2020

Conducting business with family, friends, or neighbors can be a rewarding endeavor. But, like any relationship, it can also be painful, both emotionally and economically. When the latter occurs, lawsuits …

Category: Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Allegations That Defendant Lacked a General Intent to Perform Is Insufficient to Support Fraud Claim

The Duplication of Claims Doctrine Strikes Again

Fraud Notes: Romantic Relationships and Business Relationships. What Could Go Wrong?