Legal Opinion
805 Third Ave. Co. v. M.W. Realty Associates
New York Court of Appeals
Decided March 31, 1983PublishedCited by 138 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Simons, J.
In September, 1979 plaintiff, 805 Third Avenue Co., and defendant, M.W. Realty Associates,* two limited partnerships, entered into a contract for the sale by defendant of a portion of its air rights to plaintiff. In July, 1980 the parties modified the contract and in May, 1981 plaintiff instituted this action charging defendant with economic duress in compelling execution of the 1980 modification. It seeks to rescind the modified contract, to recover compensatory and punitive damages, and to obtain other related relief. After the action was commenced, plaintiff…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- Austin Instrument, Inc. v. Loral Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1971
- West, Weir & Bartel, Inc. v. Mary Carter Paint Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1969
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