December 30, 2010

Motion practice.

Practice point: A cause of action alleging fraud must be pleaded with specificity, pursuant to CPLR 3016(b).

Students should note that a request for punitive damages is not a separate cause of action.

Case: Brualdi v. Iberia Airlines, NY Slip Op 09464 (2d Dept. 2010)

Here is the decision.

Monday’s issue: Motion practice.