Legal Opinion
Victor v. Goldman
New York Supreme Court
Decided May 15, 1973PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMorrie Slifkin, J.
In this action, defendant, an attorney, is sought to he cast in damages for allegedly failing to prepare a new last will and testament prior to the death of his client, the plaintiff’s aunt. It is claimed that the decedent instructed the defendant to name the plaintiff as beneficiary of the right of first refusal to purchase the decedent’s real estate for the sum of $2,500, the present value of such property approximating $30,000.
A second cause of action seeks specific performance of this right by the defendant, as the executor of the decedent’s will.
Defendant makes this motion for an order…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Savings Bank v. WardSupreme Court of the United States · 1880
- Heyer v. FlaigCalifornia Supreme Court · 1969
- Vernes v. PhillipsNew York Court of Appeals · 1935
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