Legal Opinion
Spaulding v. Benenati
New York Court of Appeals
Decided November 18, 1982PublishedCited by 49 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Jasen, J.
The issue presented on this appeal is whether the sale of good will, insofar as it relates to the practice of a profession, may encompass something other than the personal skill, judgment and reputation of a deceased professional.
On January 30, 1972, Dr. Ralph L. Spaulding, a dentist who had practiced in Monticello for many years, died, leaving his entire estate, including his dental practice, to his wife, plaintiff Ida W. Spaulding. On July 14, 1972, plaintiff entered into a written agreement to sell her deceased husband’s dental practice for $11,000 to defendant…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Muzak Corp. v. Hotel Taft Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1956
- Mencher v. WeissNew York Court of Appeals · 1953
- Laba v. CareyNew York Court of Appeals · 1971
- Ehrlich v. American Moninger Greenhouse Manufacturing Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1970
- In Re the Accounting of BrownNew York Court of Appeals · 1926
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3Cited by49 opinions
- Banque Arabe et Internationale D'Investissement v. Maryland National BankCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1995
- Apfel v. Prudential-Bache Securities Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1993
- Goodheart Clothing Company, Inc. v. Laura Goodman Enterprises, Inc., Laura Goodman and Benjamin GoodmanCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1992
- Dugan v. DuganSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1983
- Ruttenberg v. Davidge Data Systems Corp.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995
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