Legal Opinion
Randy Knitwear, Inc. v. American Cyanamid Co.
New York Court of Appeals
Decided February 22, 1962PublishedCited by 158 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFuld, J.
“ The assault upon the citadel of privity ”, Chief Judge Cabdozo wrote in 1931, “is proceeding in these days apace.” (Ultramares Corp. v. Touche, 255 N. Y. 170, 180.) In these days, too, for the present appeal, here by leave of the Appellate Division on a certified question, calls upon us to decide whether, under the facts disclosed, privity of contract is essential to maintenance of an action against a manufacturer for breach of express warranty.
American Cyanamid Company is the manufacturer of chemical resins, marketed under the registered trade-mark “ Cyana ”, which are used by textile…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Ultramares Corp. v. ToucheNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
- Burr v. Sherwin Williams Co.California Supreme Court · 1954
- Woods v. LancetNew York Court of Appeals · 1951
- Ryan v. Progressive Grocery Stores, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1931
- Baxter v. Ford Motor Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1932
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