A farm was devised by will to Mrs. Jones subject to the condition that she should keep the property free of encumbrances. In the event she attempted to encumber the property or sell her interest or in the event a creditor should attempt to subject the...

The Plaintiff customers ordered a computer from the suppliers. The computer arrives with a list of terms said to govern, including an arbitration clause, unless returned within 30 days. The customers complained but only after the 30-day period . they...

Plaintiff brought an action against defendant for specific performance or damages. The parties corresponded about a plot of land defendant had advertised for sale. Plaintiff set up an escrow account in the event that he decided to purchase the land. Defendant...

Petitioner accosted his wife after finding out she was pregnant with another man's child. He began to beat her in the abdomen. As a result, the fetus was stillborn. Petitioner was charged with several crimes including the murder of the baby. On denial...

A landowner constructed an apartment building on his property and installed a septic system without a permit and in violation of the health code. The landowner conveyed title to the property to the sellers who are the appellants in this case. The appellants...

Decedent was involved in a motor vehicle accident caused by defendant’s negligence. Decedent suffered a bruised chest and fractured ankle. It was revealed that decedent had a history of coronary disease and insulin-dependent diabetes and was at...

Respondent experienced skier was skiing too fast when he collided with the victim. Respondent's ski fractured the thickest part of the victim's skull. The victim died due to traumatic brain injuries. At a preliminary hearing, the county court...

The New York Legislature passed a Milk Control Law that established a Milk Control Board with the power to fix minimum and maximum retail prices charged by stores to consumers for milk. Defendant was a storekeeper who was found to have sold milk for less...

A mother filed for damages for emotional distress against the driver of an automobile who injured her child. The trial court held that a mother who did not witness an accident in which an automobile struck and injured her child could not recover damages...

Plaintiff, while shopping in defendant's store, inquired as to the price of an item and was insulted by defendant's employee. The insulting language allegedly caused plaintiff to suffer mental suffering or emotional distress, and an ensuing heart...