Discover how equitable relief works as a court-granted remedy, compelling action or restraint when typical legal remedies fall short of providing sufficient restitution.

The existence of a valid and binding written or oral contract between the parties. The plaintiff’s performance, partial performance (in some cases), or excuse for nonperformance of its contractual ...

My March 2023 column flagged an important decision by the New York County Supreme Court that bucked the general principle that damages from the breach of a preliminary "agreement to agree" are limited ...

Adam Leitman Bailey and John M. Desiderio explain how New York courts decide whether a buyer’s or seller’s failure to meet a real estate contract obligation is a “material” breach that justifies ...