New York Court of Appeals

Lynn D. Beutel v. William C. Beutel

February 16, 198255 N.Y.2d 957

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's order dismissing the complaint for failure to allege a viable claim of duress or incapacity. The court held that the pleadings did not set forth a legal basis for duress and that any alleged incapacity was ratified by the plaintiff's performance and receipt of benefits.