Legal Opinion
El Chami v. Automatic Burglar Alarm Corp.
Civil Court of the City of New York
Decided December 15, 1980PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Michael Wollin, J.
This is a motion for summary judgment by the defendant, Automatic Burglar Alarm Corp. (Company), to dismiss the complaint of plaintiff Ali El Chami (Chami) on the ground that the cause of action lacks merit. (CPLR 3212, subd [b].)
Chami claims to be a recent immigrant, lacking knowledge of the English language, engaged in his first business venture and deals with electric products.
The Company is engaged in the business of supplying varied protective security services.
On April 21, 1978, Chami and Company entered into a written agreement for the installation…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Kirshenbaum v. General Outdoor Advertising Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1932
- St. Vincent's Medical Center v. Vincent E. Iorio, Inc.New York Supreme Court · 1974
- H. G. Metals Inc. v. Wells Fargo Alarm ServicesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1974
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