New York Court of Appeals

Gramercy Equities Corp. v. Paul Dumont, and Third-Party Plaintiff-Respondent. Anthony P. Russo, Third-Party

November 22, 198872 N.Y.2d 560

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, holding that a joint venturer who commits intentional fraud against third parties is not entitled to indemnification from the other venturer, and affirming that partnership law governs joint ventures.