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· 2/13/2007

J.A.O. Acquisition Corp. v. Stavitsky

Citations

  • 863 N.E.2d 585
  • 8 N.Y.3d 144
  • 831 N.Y.S.2d 364

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • dismissing negligent misrepresentation claim because there was no evidence that plaintiff relied on defendant’s statements in making its decision to purchase stock
  • negligent misrepresentation requires “a duty on the defendant to impart correct information to the plaintiff” and “that the information was incorrect”
  • “[U]nder New York law a cause of action for negligent misrepresentation can be maintained only when the plaintiff himself or herself relies on statements made by the defendant.” (emphasis in original)
  • “It is settled New York law that the elements of negligent misrepresentation are: (1) carelessness in imparting words; (2) upon which others were expected to rely; (3
  • “A claim for negligent misrepresentation requires the plaintiff to demonstrate (1) the existence of a special or privity-like relationship imposing a duty on the defendant to impart correct information to the plaintiff; (2
  • “[U]nder New York law a cause of action for negligent misrepresentation can be maintained only when the plaintiff himself or herself relies on statements made by the defendant.” (emphasis in original)

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Judges: Graffeo

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