Goldstein v. Gerbano

The plaintiffs Judy and Robert Goldstein entered into two contracts with the defendant. In the first contract, the defendant orally agreed to design and select furnishings for the plaintiffs’ den and bedroom. The plaintiffs paid the defendant the aggregate sum of $30,138.47 in connection with this contract. The second contract called for the construction of a closet extension and the defendant agreed, inter alia, to supply the necessary labor and materials. The defendant was given a deposit of $10,400 pursuant to this contract and was allegedly requested to commence work immediately.

The…