Legal Opinion
Quinn v. Buffa
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided November 7, 1983PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
In an action to recover damages for breach of contract, the cross appeals are from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Nassau County (Robbins, J.), dated August 3, 1982, which dismissed plaintiff’s complaint and defendant’s counterclaim. Judgment reversed, on the law, without costs or disbursements, complaint and counterclaim reinstated, and new trial granted. A plain *753contract, clear and explicit in its terms, involves only a question of law and the construction of such an agreement is a matter for the court (West, Weir, & Bartel v Carter Paint Co., 25 NY2d 535). Where the meaning is ambiguous…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- West, Weir & Bartel, Inc. v. Mary Carter Paint Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1969
- Le May v. FrankelAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1981
- Meathe v. State University Construction FundAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1978
3Cited by11 opinions
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- Icon Motors, Inc. v. Empire State Datsun, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1991
- Pronti v. DML of Elmira, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1984
- Amsterdam Savings Bank v. Marine Midland BankAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1986
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