New York Court of Appeals

Joseph Noce, as Copartners, under the Firm Name of Noce Bros. v. Ephraim J. Kaufman

February 28, 19572 N.Y.2d 347

Summary

The Court of Appeals held that the plaintiffs' mechanic's lien was barred for failure to file a notice of pendency, but reinstated a personal judgment against owner Ephraim J. Kaufman for the value of lienable labor and materials, reduced by specific deductions, and rejected any joint venture liability.