Legal Opinion
Geismar v. Abraham & Straus
Suffolk County District Court
Decided June 8, 1981PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Francis G. Caldeira, J.
On February 11, 1981 the defendant advertised for sale, in Newsday, “Sango” china dishes. The advertisement listed the sale price of service for twelve at $39.95 with the regular price listed as $280. The plaintiff attempted to purchase the dishes from the defendant for $39.95; the defendant would not sell at that price. Thereafter, the plaintiff commenced this small claims action seeking to recover $280.
The plaintiff has failed to prove any actual damages. No proof was submitted that she purchased the dishes elsewhere. She has not sought to recover…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- People v. Richter's Jewelers, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1943
- Schenectady Stove Co. v. . HolbrookNew York Court of Appeals · 1885
- People v. Volkswagen of America, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1975
- Floersheim v. WeinburgerDistrict Court, District of Columbia · 1972
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3Cited by34 opinions
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- McDonald v. North Shore Yacht Sales, Inc.New York Supreme Court · 1987
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