February 10, 2010

Contracts.

Practice point: Reformation restates an agreement's intended terms when the writing is at variance with the intent of the parties.

Practitioners should note that the reformation's proponent must establish cause by clear and convincing evidence.

Case: Kaliontzakis v. Papadakos, NY Slip Op 00478 (2d Dept. 2010)

The opinion is here.

Tomorrow’s issue: Motion practice.