New York adheres to the doctrine of caveat emptor which relieves the seller from liability for failing to disclose information about a property to a buyer when the two parties deal at arms length. A seller may only be held … Continue reading →
New York State Law requires all properties in Westchester to be assessed at a uniform percentage of market value each year. This means that all properties must be assessed at market value or at the same uniform percentage of market … Continue reading →
The Appellate Division of New York State Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of a school district in a personal injury claim brought by the parents of a high school student. The plaintiffs commenced suit against the school district when … Continue reading →
A recent decision by our Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest court, provides an important lesson to party hosts who serve alcohol to their guests. In Martino v Stolzman, the 7 judges on the Court examined the liability of … Continue reading →