February 3, 2010

Fraud.

Practice point: To make out a prima facie case, the complaint must allege a misrepresentation of material fact, scienter, reliance and injury.

Practitioners should note that CPLR 3016(b) further requires that the pleadings must allege the circumstances in detail.

Case: Morales v. AMS Mtge. Servs., Inc., NY Slip Op 00234 (2d Dept 2010)

The opinion is here.

Tomorrow’s issue: Torts.