Legal Opinion · Dissent

Concert Radio, Inc. v. Gaf Corp.

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

Decided May 9, 1985Published

1DissentKassal, J.

I dissent in part and would affirm for the reasons stated in the opinion of Justice Allen Murray Myers.

This appeal raises the issue of when may a party, otherwise entitled to specific performance, be denied such relief on a claim *280of “hardship” or “windfall” as a result of a significant increase in the value of the asset?

The majority has concluded that specific performance will result in unreasonable hardship or injustice and, therefore, is an inappropriate remedy. By implication, it holds there would be a penalty or forfeiture if this equitable relief is granted. In my view, the contrary is…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Cameron-Hawn Realty Co. v. . City of AlbanyNew York Court of Appeals · 1913
  2. City of New York v. Interborough Rapid Transit Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1931
  3. Lowe v. FeldmanNew York Supreme Court · 1957
  4. Gordon v. MazurAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1954
  5. Gordon v. MazurNew York Court of Appeals · 1955

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