Barnett v. Star Mechanical Corp.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Casey, J. P.
Defendants contend that Supreme Court erred in awarding plaintiff specific performance of a contract wherein defendant Star Mechanical Corporation agreed to sell certain real property to plaintiff. According to defendants, the existence of a liquidated damages clause in the contract precluded plaintiff from seeking specific performance. The clause at issue provides that: "In the event that the seller is unable to convey title in accordance with the terms of this contract, the sole liability of the seller will be to refund to the purchaser the amount paid on…
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