Legal Opinion

Oppenheimer & Co. v. Oppenheim, Appel, Dixon & Co.

New York Court of Appeals

Decided November 30, 1995PublishedCited by 289 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Ciparick, J.

The parties entered into a letter agreement setting forth certain conditions precedent to the formation and existence of a sublease between them. The agreement provided that there would be no sublease between the parties "unless and until” plaintiff delivered to defendant the prime landlord’s written consent to certain "tenant work” on or before a specified deadline. If this condition did not occur, the sublease was to be deemed "null and void.” Plaintiff provided only oral notice on the specified date. The issue presented is whether the doctrine of substantial…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Merritt Hill Vineyards Inc. v. Windy Heights Vineyard, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1984
  2. Jacob & Youngs, Inc. v. KentNew York Court of Appeals · 1921
  3. J. N. A. Realty Corp. v. Cross Bay Chelsea, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1977
  4. Maxton Builders, Inc. v. Lo GalboNew York Court of Appeals · 1986
  5. Jones v. GianferanteNew York Court of Appeals · 1953

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3Cited by289 opinions

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