Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Detrimental Reliance?

the seller agreed to sell, and the seller's attorney generated a ''contract of sale''. so, i proceeded to obtain engineering and termite inspections ($550), and property appraisal ($325) totaling $875, signed and returned contract. the seller did not sign and, for reasons of their own, decided not to sell. would i be within my rights and, more importantly, within reason to pursue reimbursement of said expenses, from seller, via local small claims court?


Asked on 4/25/04, 8:03 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Arnold Nager Arnold H. Nager, Esquire

Re: Detrimental Reliance?

It would have been better to enter into a binding contract, subject to a termite and engineering inspection.

I don't think you have a valid claim for reimbursement. What did your lawyer suggest?

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Answered on 4/25/04, 8:40 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Detrimental Reliance?

No, there was no contract to rely on.

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Answered on 4/25/04, 8:44 am


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