discussing First Department jurisprudence on breach of contract and fraud claims
Summary of this case from Decatur v. 10500 Drummond Rd. Partners LPJanuary 8, 2008.
Fraud — Factual Misrepresentation. Contracts — Illegal Contracts — Prize Fighting.
discussing First Department jurisprudence on breach of contract and fraud claims
Summary of this case from Decatur v. 10500 Drummond Rd. Partners LPIn Gotham Boxing, supra, the Court found that the plaintiffs had alleged reasonable reliance, notwithstanding the absence of an enforceable agreement, on the grounds that it was customary for promoters to act in reliance on an oral agreement containing the material terms setting up a fight, and contracts are typically approved by the New York State Athletic Commission at the time of a weigh-in immediately precedent a fight.
Summary of this case from Meadow Ridge Capital v. Levidistinguishing caselaw
Summary of this case from Purchase Partners II, LLC v. Max Capital Mgt. Corp.Full title:Gotham Boxing Inc. v. Finkel
Court:Supreme Court of the State of New York. New York County
Date published: Jan 8, 2008
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