Practice point: Purely economic loss resulting from a breach of contract does not constitute injury to property within the meaning of CPLR 1401, New York's contribution statute.
Student note: Some form of tort liability is a prerequisite to application of CPLR 1401.
Case: Galvin Bros. v. Town of Babylon, NY Slip Op 00331 (2d Dept. 2012).
Tomorrow’s issue: Standing
