New York Court of Appeals

James J. Moran, Respondents v. Mehmet Erk, Appellants

November 25, 200811 N.Y.3d 452

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the Appellate Division, holding that an attorney‑approval contingency in a real‑estate contract is plain‑meaning; an attorney may disapprove the contract for any reason within the stipulated period and the contract is void, so no breach occurred and the complaint was dismissed.