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Farrell v. Lane Residential

Supreme Court of the State of New York. Broome County
Nov 14, 2006
13 Misc. 3d 1239 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2006)

Summary

In Farrell v. Lane Residential, Inc., 13 Misc 3d 1239 (A), 2006 NY Slip Op 52173(U), *6 (Sup Ct, Broome County 2006), the court noted that while the principle of market stigma is typically discussed within the context of environmental contamination, damages may be proper for the diminution in the fair market value of real property caused by fear of past contamination or past construction defects, even after said defects are corrected.

Summary of this case from Shackman v. 400 E. 85th St. Realty Corp.

Opinion

November 14, 2006.


Vendor and Purchaser — Contract for Sale of Newly Constructed Home. General Business Law — § 777-a (Housing merchant implied warranty).


Summaries of

Farrell v. Lane Residential

Supreme Court of the State of New York. Broome County
Nov 14, 2006
13 Misc. 3d 1239 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2006)

In Farrell v. Lane Residential, Inc., 13 Misc 3d 1239 (A), 2006 NY Slip Op 52173(U), *6 (Sup Ct, Broome County 2006), the court noted that while the principle of market stigma is typically discussed within the context of environmental contamination, damages may be proper for the diminution in the fair market value of real property caused by fear of past contamination or past construction defects, even after said defects are corrected.

Summary of this case from Shackman v. 400 E. 85th St. Realty Corp.
Case details for

Farrell v. Lane Residential

Case Details

Full title:Farrell v. Lane Residential, Inc

Court:Supreme Court of the State of New York. Broome County

Date published: Nov 14, 2006

Citations

13 Misc. 3d 1239 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2006)
2006 N.Y. Slip Op. 52173

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