In a breach of contract case, the party claiming injury may seek what are known as “reliance damages.” As the New York Court of Appeals has explained, this refers to “damages based on [the injured party's] reliance interest, including expenditures made in preparation for ...
Read MoreAlthough most breach of contract and civil litigation cases fall under state law, there are times when federal law overrides or “preempts” such ...
View MoreMany landlord-tenant disputes arise because of differing interpretations of the parties' lease. Remember, a lease is a written contract, and like any ...
View MoreVoluntary associations provide many important civil and cultural functions. When disagreements arise over an association's internal rules, can an ...
View MoreBusiness deals can go bad for several reasons, many of which do not lead to litigation. But there are instances where one party believes it is the ...
View MoreBusiness agreements are often complicated documents involving a healthy dose of legal language. While such complexity may seem unnecessary, a ...
View MoreMany people form partnerships to invest in other businesses. Such investment partnerships may include family and friends. While you may be tempted to ...
View MoreIf you are taking out a mortgage to finance a real estate purchase , it is always a good idea to work with an attorney, in part to protect yourself ...
View MoreAs a general rule, a contract may be terminated by either party unless they agree to a definite term. For example, if John Doe agrees to pay Jane ...
View MoreWhen does an outside event allow you to get out of a contract? New York law recognizes the “doctrine of impossibility,” which holds that a party may ...
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