By Jonathan H. Freiberger This BLOG has written numerous times on issues related to contract formation. See, e.g., [here], [here], [here], [here] and [here]. Briefly stated, “[t]o create a binding …
By: Jeffrey M. Haber The statute of frauds provides that “[a] contract for the . . . the sale, of any real property, or an interest therein, is void unless …
In our last post (here), we examined the Statute of Frauds – General Obligations Law § 5-701 through § 5-705 – in the context of employment at-will contracts. We noted …
Like most states in the country, New York is an “employment at will” state. This means that if there is no written agreement between the employer and employee governing when …
In today’s article, we examine ASV Techs., Inc. v. Sterling Natl. Bank, 2020 N.Y. Slip Op. 32208(U) (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County July 7, 2020) (here). ASV involved the Statute of …
In prior posts, we examined the rules of contract formation. In our most recent post on the subject (here), we considered a case in which one of the issues before …
Stenographic services are an important part of any litigation. After all, deposition and trial testimony must be recorded, as they are part of the record. Typically, the attorney noticing the …
Attorneys are often asked whether an oral agreement is enforceable. Most will say that the answer depends on the law and the facts surrounding the agreement. As an initial matter, …
One of the first things students are taught in law school is that, to be valid, a contract must be supported by consideration. In Reddy v. Mihos (April 17, 2017), …
The New York Statute of Frauds provides that “[a] contract for the . . . the sale, of any real property, or an interest therein, is void unless the contract …
