Corbin on New York Contracts

ebook Volume 1 · Corbin on New York Contracts

By Timothy Murray

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Corbin on New York Contracts is a unique and comprehensive explanation of the law of contracts in New York, supported by ample citations to, and discussions about, pertinent judicial authorities applying New York law, as well as pertinent statutory law. Importantly, this treatise underscores how New York law parts company with other trends. The book is written so that the user can easily reference the multi-volume Corbin on Contracts treatise that is the authoritative legal treatise relied on by courts in resolving contract disputes.

The treatise covers, among others, these important facts about New York contract law:

  • New York has enacted a series of statutes that eliminate the necessity for consideration for offers and various signed and written promises, including releases.
  • New York does not apply the leading object rule of the statute of frauds followed by other states.
  • New York applies the doctrine of impossibility very narrowly.
  • New York is in the extreme minority in not enacting Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.
  • New York is among the states friendliest to choice of law provisions.
  • New York differs from many other states in enforcement of exculpatory clauses.
  • Corbin on New York Contracts