Legal Opinion
Mathis v. Yondata Corp.
New York Supreme Court
Decided August 27, 1984PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
David O. Boehm, J.
This case presents a novel issue which apparently has not been addressed by a court in this State, that is, whether an agent may be held personally liable for negligent misrepresentation to one who, in reliance upon such representations, enters into a contractual relationship with the agent’s principal.
The plaintiffs, Edward Mathis and Regina Mathis, are officers of plaintiff Climate Equipment and Supply Company, Incorporated (hereafter Climate). The defendants, Anthony Yonda and Marguerite Yonda, are president and treasurer, respectively, of defendant,…
2Cases cited25 opinions
- Ultramares Corp. v. ToucheNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
- Glanzer v. . ShepardNew York Court of Appeals · 1922
- White v. GuarenteNew York Court of Appeals · 1977
- Connell v. HaydenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1981
- International Products Co. v. Erie R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1927
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3Cited by14 opinions
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- Daniel v. Dow Jones & Co.Civil Court of the City of New York · 1987
- Walter H. Poppe General Contracting, Inc. v. Town of RamapoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2001
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