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23 Nov 2022, 3:22 am
Here, in affidavits properly submitted to amplify the allegations in the complaint (see Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 88), the plaintiffs averred that Lau met with them to form WRE I and orally informed them that he was representing them, instructed them to wire funds to his escrow account, committed to certain conditions of disbursement of those funds, and advised that he would continue to represent them on matters related to the property to be acquired by WRE I. [read post]
22 Jan 2018, 4:08 am
Affording the complaint a liberal construction, accepting the facts alleged therein as true, and according DeMartino the benefit of every possible favorable inference (see Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 87-88 [1994]), the complaint fails to plead specific facts from which it can be inferred that [*2]DeMartino was in an attorney-client or fiduciary relationship, privity, or a relationship that otherwise closely resembles privity with the defendants, who were retained to represent… [read post]
25 Sep 2019, 4:25 am
Martinez, 84 NY2d 83 [1994]). [read post]
12 Aug 2009, 4:31 am
" Plaintiff alleges that he did not know that under the applicable tax laws the necessary funds were not "immediately available" — we must accept that allegation as true (see Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 87 [1994]) —- and that a reasonably competent matrimonial attorney who read the stipulation would not have advised him to sign it. [read post]
19 May 2023, 3:51 am
Although the complaint does not allege any cognizable pecuniary damage to decedent’s estate, plaintiff Hardie Stevens’s affidavit corrects that deficiency by identifying several categories of damages to the estate, including increased taxes and legal fees (see Estate of Schneider v Finmann, 15 NY3d 306, 309-310 [2010]; Rudolf, 8 NY3d at 443; Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 88 [1994]). [read post]
8 Mar 2024, 4:59 am
Plaintiff’s signed agreement with the nonparty funder, selling a portion of his interest in any potential future litigation proceeds, “conclusively establishes a defense to the asserted claim as a matter of law,” as it shows that defendants did not commit any misconduct by failing to warn plaintiff of the terms of the agreement (Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 88 [1994]; see CPLR 3211[a][1]), which plaintiff admittedly signed (see VXI Lux Holdco S.A.R.L. v… [read post]
8 Dec 2023, 5:25 am
” “Here, even accepting the facts as alleged in the amended complaint to be true and according the plaintiff the benefit of every favorable inference (see Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d at 87-88), the amended complaint failed to state a cause of action for legal malpractice. [read post]
21 Mar 2022, 3:24 am
Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 87-88 [1994]). [read post]
6 Aug 2018, 3:14 am
, 98 NY2d 314, 326; Leon v Martinez,84 NY2d 83, 87). [read post]
19 Jan 2010, 3:50 am
Although plaintiffs' evidence may be insufficient to withstand a motion for summary judgment, on an unconverted preanswer motion to dismiss, plaintiffs' allegations are accepted as true and are entitled to the benefit of every reasonable inference (see Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 87-88 [1994]; Rovello v Orofino Realty Co., 40 NY2d 633, 634 [1976]). [read post]
4 Apr 2022, 3:58 am
On a motion to dismiss a complaint pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(7) for failure to state a cause of action, the court must afford the complaint a liberal construction, accept all facts as alleged in the complaint to be true, accord the plaintiff the benefit of every possible favorable inference, and determine only whether the facts as alleged fit within any cognizable legal theory (see Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 87). [read post]
25 Jul 2019, 4:31 am
These allegations are further supported by plaintiff’s affidavit and the attached documents (see Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 88 [1994]; Rovello v Orofino Realty Co., 40 NY2d 633, 635-636 [1976]). [read post]
3 Feb 2010, 3:20 am
Retirement Trust v Brown, Raysman, Millstein, Felder & Steiner, 96 NY2d 300, 303; Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, [*2]87-88). [read post]
11 Mar 2011, 3:40 am
As plaintiff seeks to recover a refund of an alleged overpayment of fees paid to the decedent, affording the complaint a liberal construction, and according its factual allegations every possible favorable inference (see Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 87-88 [1994]; Minsky v Haber, 74 AD3d 763, 764 [2010]), we find that plaintiff has asserted a breach of contract claim (see Reidy v Martin, 77 AD3d 903 [2010]; Henry v Brenner, 271 AD2d 647, 648 [2000]). [read post]
3 Jan 2022, 5:28 am
” “The complaint, as augmented by the affidavit of Singh submitted in opposition to the defendants’ motion to dismiss, sufficiently stated a cause of action for legal malpractice (see CPLR 3211[a][7]; Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 87-88; Doe v Ascend Charter Schs., 181 AD3d 648, 649-650). [read post]
28 Feb 2020, 4:42 am
Those documents “conclusively establish[] a defense to the asserted claims as a matter of law” (Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d 83, 88 [1994]; see CPLR 3211[a][1]). [read post]
10 Nov 2017, 4:25 am
These principles apply to allegations of legal malpractice (see Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d at 87-88; New York State Workers’ Compensation Bd. v Program Risk Mgt., Inc., 150 AD3d 1589, 1594 [2017]; Rodriguez v Jacoby & Meyers, LLP, 126 AD3d 1183, 1185 [2015], lv denied 25 NY3d 912 [2015]; Snyder v Brown Chiari, LLP, 116 AD3d 1116, 1117 [2014]; Alaimo v McGeorge, 69 AD3d 1032, 1034 [2010]). [read post]
6 Oct 2021, 5:26 am
Co. of N.Y., 98 NY2d 314, 326 [2002]; Leon v Martinez, 84 NY2d at 88). [read post]
17 May 2011, 12:39 pm
Leon, 468 U.S. 897 (1984), and Malley v. [read post]
7 Jun 2014, 6:45 am
Martinez pleaded guilty to insurance fraud and was sentenced to 48 months deferred adjudication. [read post]
