February 1, 2011

Contracts.

Practice point: Standing alone, a contractual obligation does not give rise to tort liability to a third party. 

Students should note, however, that a party contracting to render services may be liable to a third party if it negligently creates or exacerbates a dangerous condition.

The case is Bodenmiller v. Thermo Tech Combustion, Inc., NY Slip Op 00480 (2d Dept. 2011).


Tomorrow's issue is Vehicle and Traffic Law.