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unliquidated claim in New York

31 New York opinions name it 8 courts 1860–2023 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Merrill Lynch Realty/Carll Burr, Inc. v. Skinnergreen
ny · 1984 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 1991–2023
2 sentences

2023Thus, a party seeking to establish an accord and satisfaction must demonstrate there was an unliquidated claim mutually resolved via a new contract discharging all or part of the debt ( Merrill Lynch Realty/Carll Burr, Inc. v Skinner , 63 NY2d 590, 596 [1984]).

2023Thus, a party seeking to establish an accord and satisfaction must demonstrate there was an unliquidated claim mutually resolved via a new contract discharging all or part of the debt ( Merrill Lynch Realty/Carll Burr, Inc. v Skinner , 63 NY2d 590, 596 [1984]).

23
Schnell v. . Perlmongreen
ny · 1924 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999A genuine dispute requires that the debtor give notice of the dispute prior to tendering a partial payment in full satisfaction (see, Century 21 Kaaterskill Realty v Grasso, 124 AD2d 316 ; see, Schnell v Perlmon, 238 NY 362 ; Fuller v Kemp, 138 NY 231 ; Schuttinger v Woodruff, 259 NY 212 ).

1999A genuine dispute requires that the debtor give notice of the dispute prior to tendering a partial payment in full satisfaction (see, Century 21 Kaaterskill Realty v Grasso, 124 AD2d 316 ; see, Schnell v Perlmon, 238 NY 362 ; Fuller v Kemp, 138 NY 231 ; Schuttinger v Woodruff, 259 NY 212 ).

22
Hudson v. Yonkers Fruit Co.green
ny · 1932 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 1984–1991
2 sentences

1991"An essential element of an accord and satisfaction is a clear manifestation of intent by one tendering less than full payment of an unliquidated claim that the payment has been sent in full satisfaction of the disputed claim” (Itoh & Co. v Honerkamp Co., 99 AD2d 417, 418 ; see, Hudson v Yonkers Fruit Co., 258 NY 168, 174 ).

1984(Hudson v Yonkers Fruit Co., 258 NY 168, 174 ; Manley v Pandick Press, 72 AD2d 452, 454 ; Hirsch v Berger Import & Mfg.

12
Quiros v. Polowgreen
nyappdiv · 1987 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011In light of Schneider’s failure to disclose the pendency of the underlying administrative proceeding in the schedule of assets in her bankruptcy petition, Schneider lacked capacity to continue the pursuit of her administrative claim against the petitioners (see Pinto v Ancona, 262 AD2d 472, 473 [1999]; Weitz v Lewin, 251 AD2d 402 [1998]; Hart Sys. v Arvee Sys., 244 AD2d 527 [1997]; Quiros v Polow, 135 AD2d 697, 699 [1987]).

11
Pinto v. Anconagreen
nyappdiv · 1999 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011In light of Schneider’s failure to disclose the pendency of the underlying administrative proceeding in the schedule of assets in her bankruptcy petition, Schneider lacked capacity to continue the pursuit of her administrative claim against the petitioners (see Pinto v Ancona, 262 AD2d 472, 473 [1999]; Weitz v Lewin, 251 AD2d 402 [1998]; Hart Sys. v Arvee Sys., 244 AD2d 527 [1997]; Quiros v Polow, 135 AD2d 697, 699 [1987]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (42)

CaseCitedYears
Fuller v. . Kemp green
ny · 1893
2 sentences

1999A genuine dispute requires that the debtor give notice of the dispute prior to tendering a partial payment in full satisfaction (see, Century 21 Kaaterskill Realty v Grasso, 124 AD2d 316 ; see, Schnell v Perlmon, 238 NY 362 ; Fuller v Kemp, 138 NY 231 ; Schuttinger v Woodruff, 259 NY 212 ).

1999A genuine dispute requires that the debtor give notice of the dispute prior to tendering a partial payment in full satisfaction (see, Century 21 Kaaterskill Realty v Grasso, 124 AD2d 316 ; see, Schnell v Perlmon, 238 NY 362 ; Fuller v Kemp, 138 NY 231 ; Schuttinger v Woodruff, 259 NY 212 ).

51896–1999
Schuttinger v. Woodruff green
ny · 1932
2 sentences

1999A genuine dispute requires that the debtor give notice of the dispute prior to tendering a partial payment in full satisfaction (see, Century 21 Kaaterskill Realty v Grasso, 124 AD2d 316 ; see, Schnell v Perlmon, 238 NY 362 ; Fuller v Kemp, 138 NY 231 ; Schuttinger v Woodruff, 259 NY 212 ).

1999A genuine dispute requires that the debtor give notice of the dispute prior to tendering a partial payment in full satisfaction (see, Century 21 Kaaterskill Realty v Grasso, 124 AD2d 316 ; see, Schnell v Perlmon, 238 NY 362 ; Fuller v Kemp, 138 NY 231 ; Schuttinger v Woodruff, 259 NY 212 ).

21999–1999
Century 21 Kaaterskill Realty v. Grasso neutral
nyappdiv · 1986
2 sentences

1999A genuine dispute requires that the debtor give notice of the dispute prior to tendering a partial payment in full satisfaction (see, Century 21 Kaaterskill Realty v Grasso, 124 AD2d 316 ; see, Schnell v Perlmon, 238 NY 362 ; Fuller v Kemp, 138 NY 231 ; Schuttinger v Woodruff, 259 NY 212 ).

1999A genuine dispute requires that the debtor give notice of the dispute prior to tendering a partial payment in full satisfaction (see, Century 21 Kaaterskill Realty v Grasso, 124 AD2d 316 ; see, Schnell v Perlmon, 238 NY 362 ; Fuller v Kemp, 138 NY 231 ; Schuttinger v Woodruff, 259 NY 212 ).

21999–1999
Horn Waterproofing Corp. v. Bushwick Iron & Steel Co. green
ny · 1985
2 sentences

1999The party asserting the affirmative defense of accord and satisfaction must establish that there was a genuine dispute regarding an unliquidated claim between the parties which they mutually resolved through a new contract discharging all or part of their obligations under the original contract (see, Horn Waterproofing Corp. v Bushwick Iron & Steel Co., supra).

1999The party asserting the affirmative defense of accord and satisfaction must establish that there was a genuine dispute regarding an unliquidated claim between the parties which they mutually resolved through a new contract discharging all or part of their obligations under the original contract (see, Horn Waterproofing Corp. v Bushwick Iron & Steel Co., supra).

21999–1999
C. Itoh & Co. (America) Inc. v. F. W. Honerkamp Co. green
nyappdiv · 1984
2 sentences

1991"An essential element of an accord and satisfaction is a clear manifestation of intent by one tendering less than full payment of an unliquidated claim that the payment has been sent in full satisfaction of the disputed claim” (Itoh & Co. v Honerkamp Co., 99 AD2d 417, 418 ; see, Hudson v Yonkers Fruit Co., 258 NY 168, 174 ).

1991(Supra, at 596.) An essential element of an accord and satisfaction is a clear manifestation of intent by one tendering less than full payment of an unliquidated claim that the payment has been sent in full satisfaction of the disputed claim (see, Itoh & Co. v Honerkamp Co., 99 AD2d 417, 418 ).

21991–1991
Nassoiy v. . Tomlinson green
ny · 1896
2 sentences

1985Particularly significant is the reference to Nassoiy v Tomlinson ( 148 NY 326 , supra), a seminal decision in this State applying the doctrine of accord and satisfaction under facts involving a full payment check.

1896Fuller v. Kemp, 138 N. Y. 231 , 33 N. E. 1034 ; Nassoiy v. Tomlinson, 148 N. Y. 326 , 42 N. E. 715 ; Lestienne v. Ernst, 5 App. Div. 373 , 39 N. Y.

21896–1985
Prentiss v. Greene green
nyappdiv · 1920
2 sentences

1960As the court stated in Prentiss v. Greene ( 193 App. Div. 672 ): “ A warrant of attachment is not a common law right but is a statutory provisional remedy and authorizes the taking of property before judgment, and where, as here, it is sought upon an unliquidated claim, it must clearly appear by prima facie evidence at least that plaintiff is entitled to recover the amount of damages which he demands ” (see, also, Sicklick v. Schausseur, 221 App. Div. 742 ; Corcoran & Kostelanitz v. Dupuy, 6 A D 2d 776).

1927In Prentiss v. Greene ( 193 App. Div. 672 ) this court said: “A warrant of attachment is not a common-law right but is a statutory provisional remedy and authorizes the taking of property before judgment, and where, as here, it is sought upon an unliquidated claim, it must clearly appear by prima facie evidence at least that the plaintiff is entitled to recover the amount of damages which he demands ” (and cases cited).

21927–1960
Lestienne v. Ernst green
nyappdiv · 1896
2 sentences

1896(Fuller v. Kemp, 138 N. Y. 231 ; Nassoiy v. Tomlinson , 148 id. 326 ; Lestienne v. Ernst, 5 App. Div. 373 .) The statutory requisite of the statement of new matter constituting a defense is that it be made “ in ordinary and concise language.” (Code Civ.

1896Fuller v. Kemp, 138 N. Y. 231 , 33 N. E. 1034 ; Nassoiy v. Tomlinson, 148 N. Y. 326 , 42 N. E. 715 ; Lestienne v. Ernst, 5 App. Div. 373 , 39 N. Y.

21896–1896
Dynamics Corp. of America v. Marine Midland Bank-New York green
ny · 1987
1 sentence

2011In any event, an innocent failure to schedule an unliquidated claim of this nature is immaterial to the question at bar (see Dynamics Corp. of Am. v Marine Midland Bank-NY., 69 NY2d 191 [1987]; Whelan v Longo, supra).

12011–2011
Whelan v. Longo green
nyappdiv · 2005
1 sentence

2011In any event, an innocent failure to schedule an unliquidated claim of this nature is immaterial to the question at bar (see Dynamics Corp. of Am. v Marine Midland Bank-NY., 69 NY2d 191 [1987]; Whelan v Longo, supra).

12011–2011
Hart Systems, Inc. v. Arvee Systems, Inc. neutral
nyappdiv · 1997
1 sentence

2011In light of Schneider’s failure to disclose the pendency of the underlying administrative proceeding in the schedule of assets in her bankruptcy petition, Schneider lacked capacity to continue the pursuit of her administrative claim against the petitioners (see Pinto v Ancona, 262 AD2d 472, 473 [1999]; Weitz v Lewin, 251 AD2d 402 [1998]; Hart Sys. v Arvee Sys., 244 AD2d 527 [1997]; Quiros v Polow, 135 AD2d 697, 699 [1987]).

12011–2011
Campbell v. Desir green
nyappdiv · 1998
1 sentence

2011In light of Schneider’s failure to disclose the pendency of the underlying administrative proceeding in the schedule of assets in her bankruptcy petition, Schneider lacked capacity to continue the pursuit of her administrative claim against the petitioners (see Pinto v Ancona, 262 AD2d 472, 473 [1999]; Weitz v Lewin, 251 AD2d 402 [1998]; Hart Sys. v Arvee Sys., 244 AD2d 527 [1997]; Quiros v Polow, 135 AD2d 697, 699 [1987]).

12011–2011
Nationwide Registry & Security, Ltd. v. B&R Consultants, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 2004
1 sentence

2004To have accord and satisfaction, pursuant to GOL § 15-501, the Appellate Division, First Department held in Nationwide Registry & Sec., Ltd. v B & R Consultants, Inc., 4 AD3d 298 (2004), that there must be an acceptance of payment "in full settlement of a disputed unliquidated claim, without any reservations of rights." Trans World Grocers, Inc. v Sultana Crackers, Inc., 257 AD2d 616 (2d Dept 1999) instructed, at 617, that "[t]he party asserting the affirmative defense of accord and satisfaction must establish that there was a genuine dispute regarding an unliquidated claim between the parties

12004–2004
Selamaj v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 1999
1 sentence

2004To have accord and satisfaction, pursuant to GOL § 15-501, the Appellate Division, First Department held in Nationwide Registry & Sec., Ltd. v B & R Consultants, Inc., 4 AD3d 298 (2004), that there must be an acceptance of payment "in full settlement of a disputed unliquidated claim, without any reservations of rights." Trans World Grocers, Inc. v Sultana Crackers, Inc., 257 AD2d 616 (2d Dept 1999) instructed, at 617, that "[t]he party asserting the affirmative defense of accord and satisfaction must establish that there was a genuine dispute regarding an unliquidated claim between the parties

12004–2004
Baratier v. State green
nyappdiv · 1985
1 sentence

1991(Conboy, McKay, Bachman & Kendall v Armstrong, 110 AD2d 1042, 1043 .) Similarly, there must be a "clear manifestation of intent by one tendering less than full payment of an unliquidated claim that the payment has been sent in full satisfaction of the disputed claim”.

11991–1991
Manley v. Pandick Press, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 1980
1 sentence

1984(Hudson v Yonkers Fruit Co., 258 NY 168, 174 ; Manley v Pandick Press, 72 AD2d 452, 454 ; Hirsch v Berger Import & Mfg.

11984–1984
In re the Accounting of Schwartz neutral
nysurct · 1959
1 sentence

1984These decisions have held that a plaintiff in a negligence action is not entitled to have a reserve established for his benefit as the holder of an unliquidated or a contingent claim against an estate (Wallace v Ford, 44 Misc 2d 313, 318 ; Matter of Rosenfeld, 42 Misc 2d 117 ; Matter of Schwartz, 19 Misc 2d 203 ; Matter of Zutell, 213 NYS2d 290 ).

11984–1984
In re the Estate of Rosenfeld neutral
nysurct · 1963
1 sentence

1984These decisions have held that a plaintiff in a negligence action is not entitled to have a reserve established for his benefit as the holder of an unliquidated or a contingent claim against an estate (Wallace v Ford, 44 Misc 2d 313, 318 ; Matter of Rosenfeld, 42 Misc 2d 117 ; Matter of Schwartz, 19 Misc 2d 203 ; Matter of Zutell, 213 NYS2d 290 ).

11984–1984
Wallace v. Ford green
nysupct · 1964
1 sentence

1984These decisions have held that a plaintiff in a negligence action is not entitled to have a reserve established for his benefit as the holder of an unliquidated or a contingent claim against an estate (Wallace v Ford, 44 Misc 2d 313, 318 ; Matter of Rosenfeld, 42 Misc 2d 117 ; Matter of Schwartz, 19 Misc 2d 203 ; Matter of Zutell, 213 NYS2d 290 ).

11984–1984
Sadow v. Poskin Realty Corp. green
nysupct · 1970
1 sentence

1979(Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law, § 1361, subd 2; Sadow v Poskin Realty Corp., supra.) The opening language of the instrument Patri cia delivered to the County appears to resemble a simple assignment of proceeds only.

11979–1979
In re the Estate of Burridge neutral
nysurct · 1933
1 sentence

1972In Matter of Burridge ( 146 Misc. 527, 528-529 ) Surrogate Foley noted this void in the probate law of New York.

11972–1972
In re the Estate of Baldwin green
nysurct · 1935
1 sentence

1972(Matter of Baldwin, 157 Misc. 538 .) Petitioner urges that payment of the unliquidated claim of decedent’s first wife would be best provided for by immediate discharge of the executor and the final settlement of its accounts through an order directing that future payments on such claim be made from the trust of decedent’s residuary estate and by the trustee of that trust.

11972–1972
Sicklick v. Schasseur neutral
nyappdiv · 1927
1 sentence

1960As the court stated in Prentiss v. Greene ( 193 App. Div. 672 ): “ A warrant of attachment is not a common law right but is a statutory provisional remedy and authorizes the taking of property before judgment, and where, as here, it is sought upon an unliquidated claim, it must clearly appear by prima facie evidence at least that plaintiff is entitled to recover the amount of damages which he demands ” (see, also, Sicklick v. Schausseur, 221 App. Div. 742 ; Corcoran & Kostelanitz v. Dupuy, 6 A D 2d 776).

11960–1960
Central Trust Co v. West India Improvement Co. green
ny · 1901
1 sentence

1943Co., 169 N. Y. 314, 324 .) An assignment of a distributive share is not a conveyance of tangible property but the assignment of an unliquidated claim, which is always subject to cross demands existing at the date of the assignment.

11943–1943
Faber v. . City of New York green
ny · 1918
1 sentence

1939Could the latter have determined what was due, either by computations alone or by computation in connection with established market values, or other generally recognized standards?” (Faber v. City of New York, 222 N. Y. 255, 262 .) Here the respondents’ estate may not take advantage of its refusal to pay the amount when it was due by claiming that this very refusal resulted in an unliquidated claim. “ More and more the courts are coming over to the view that in actions on implied contracts to recover for services or property, interest is a concomitant very nearly automatic, and this though the

11939–1939
Matter of West neutral
ny · 1931
11934–1934
Jacobs v. Moore neutral
nyappdiv · 1921
11930–1930
Southwell v. Kingsland neutral
nyappdiv · 1903
11929–1929
Calmon Asbestos & Rubber Works of America v. Asbest-Und-Gummiwerke neutral
· 1910
11929–1929
Dudley v. Armenia Insurance of Pittsburgh green
nyappdiv · 1906
11929–1929
Willson v. Lloyd neutral
nyappdiv · 1924
11929–1929
Barbrick v. Carrero neutral
nyappdiv · 1918
11929–1929
Phillips v. . McCombs green
ny · 1873
11914–1914
People ex rel. Martin, Bing & Co. v. County of Westchester neutral
nyappdiv · 1901
11913–1913
Foy v. . County of Westchester neutral
ny · 1901
11913–1913
Mansfield v. . N.Y.C. H.R.R.R. Co. green
ny · 1889
11913–1913
John Weber & Co. v. Hearn green
nyappdiv · 1900
11901–1901
Johnston v. . Catlin green
ny · 1874
11901–1901
Newell v. . Wheeler neutral
· 1867
11900–1900
Reid v. President & Directors of the Rensselaer Glass Factory green
nysupct · 1824
11877–1877

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