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Vitanza v. City of New York

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided May 12, 1975PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtChrist, J.

We are called upon to decide whether a partnership not licensed as a plumber in the City of New York may be awarded the plumbing part of a public works contract with the city (General Municipal Law, § 103). It is our opinion that, on the facts in this case, the city was correct in refusing to enter into the plumbing contract with the plaintiffs, who now seek damages against the city.

The Association of Contracting Plumbers of the City of New York, Inc. was granted leave to intervene as a party defendant. The Special Term, after finding that the contract in question was specifically designated…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. People Ex Rel. Nechamcus v. Warden of the City PrisonNew York Court of Appeals · 1895
  2. Johnston v. . DahlgrenNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
  3. Bronold v. . EnglerNew York Court of Appeals · 1909
  4. Wexler v. RustAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1911
  5. Lindner Appraisal Corp. v. H. Mabel Frewil Corp.New York Supreme Court · 1973

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Charlebois v. J.M. Weller Associates, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1988
  2. Ellis v. GoldAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994
  3. In re the Arbitration between Migdal Plumbing & Heating Corp. & Dakar Developers, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997
  4. Vitanza v. City of New YorkNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
  5. Fisher Mechanical Corp. v. Gateway Demolition Corp.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1998

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