· 11/18/1986
Maxton Builders, Inc. v. Lo Galbo
Citations
- 68 N.Y.2d 373
- 502 N.E.2d 184
- 509 N.Y.S.2d 507
- 1986 N.Y. LEXIS 20851
How courts have described this case
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- describing the general rule under New York law that “a party who defaults on a contract cannot recover the amount or value of part performance”
- upholding forfeiture of a deposit approximating 50% of the purchase price
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Judges: Wachtler
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