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cited 3× by 1 distinct case, last quoted 1997 · …doctrine ... envisions a relationship between the parties that is marked with trust and confidence ⚠ not in text
24 citation events (10 in the last 25 years) across 5 distinct courts.
Strongest positive: Mason Tenders District Council Pension Fund v. Messera (nysd, 1997-03-26)
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examined Cited as authority (quoted) Mason Tenders District Council Pension Fund v. Messera (3×)
S.D.N.Y. · 1997 · signal: see · quote attribution · 3 verbatim quotes · confidence high
doctrine ... envisions a relationship between the parties that is marked with trust and confidence
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Frank Management, Inc. v. Weber
N.Y. Sup. Ct. · 1989 · confidence medium
On the other hand, courts have declined to extend the doctrine with respect to claims against escrow agents (Lazzaro v Kelly, 57 NY2d 630, 632 [1982]) and, perhaps, insurance brokers (Video Corp. v Flatto Assocs., 85 AD2d 448, 456 [1st Dept 1982], supra, mod on other grounds 58 NY2d 1026 [1983]; Flora’s Card Shop v Krantz & Co., 111 Misc 2d 907 [Sup Ct, NY County 1981], affd 91 AD2d 938 [1st Dept 1983]; contra, Ben Heller, Inc. v St.
examined Cited "see" In Re Smith (3×)
E.D.N.Y · 2010 · signal: see · confidence high
See Lazzaro v. Kelly, 57 N.Y.2d 630, 632 , 454 N.Y.S.2d 59 , 439 N.E.2d 868, 868 (N.Y.1982).
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Philip Lazzaro
v.
Thomas J. Kelly
New York Court of Appeals.
Jul 1, 1982.
439 N.E.2d 868
1982 N.Y. LEXIS 3585
APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL, Mitchell T. Williams for appellants., Philip O’Shea, Jr., for respondents.
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OPINION OF THE COURT

On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.2 [b]), order affirmed, with costs, for the reasons stated in the memorandum at the Appellate Division (87 AD2d 975). Service as an escrow agent does not provide a basis for invocation of the continuous representation doctrine.

Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg and Meyer. Taking no part: Judge Gabrielli.