Firm Wins Appeal in Commercial Real Estate Development Dispute

The Firm’s client was a seller of commercial property in a $30 million Manhattan real estate transaction.  The buyer defaulted, contending that encroachments on the property excused its non-performance.  After complicated proceedings in the trial court, the Firm successfully persuaded the New York Appellate Division, First Department, to grant summary judgment to the client for breach of contract.  Litigation partner Zeb Landsman ran the case and argued the appeal.