Legal Opinion
Israel v. Chabra
New York Court of Appeals
Decided March 26, 2009PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Graffeo, J.
In this certified question case from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, we are asked to determine whether General Obligations Law § 15-301 (1) affects the interpretation and enforcement of a contract. We begin with the facts underlying the contract dispute.
Plaintiffs Michael and Steven Israel were formerly employed by AMC Computer Corporation. In the spring of 2000, AMC was in the process of merging with a third-party investor. Because plaintiffs—a father and son—were key employees, the investor sought assurances that they would remain…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Beatty v. . Guggenheim Exploration Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1919
- Cochran v. TaylorNew York Court of Appeals · 1937
- Green v. DonigerNew York Court of Appeals · 1949
- Cammack v. J. B. Slattery & Bro.New York Court of Appeals · 1925
- Israel v. ChabraCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2008
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3Cited by29 opinions
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- Baeshen v. Arcapita Bank B.S.C.(c) (In re Arcapita Bank B.S.C.(c))United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. New York · 2014
- In Re Universal Service Fund Telephone BillingCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2010
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