Legal Opinion

William J. Jenack Estate Appraisers & Auctioneers, Inc. v. Rabizadeh

New York Court of Appeals

Decided December 17, 2013PublishedCited by 63 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Rivera, J.

William J. Jenack Estate Appraisers and Auctioneers, Inc. (Jenack) appeals from an order of the Appellate Division granting defendant Albert Rabizadeh (Rabizadeh) summary judgment, and dismissing the complaint in its entirety. We reverse because the Appellate Division erred in concluding that Jenack failed to comply with the statutory requirement of a writing in support of its breach of contract claim.

Jenack sells fine art and antiques at public auctions. The underlying dispute arises from Jenack’s claim for damages resulting from Rabizadeh’s failure to pay for…

2Cases cited10 opinions

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  3. Crabtree v. Elizabeth Arden Sales Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1953
  4. Morris Cohon & Co. v. RussellNew York Court of Appeals · 1969
  5. Mentz v. . NewwitterNew York Court of Appeals · 1890

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