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· 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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