January 27, 2026

Contract law

The right to assert a fraud or other tort claim related to a contract or note does not automatically transfer with the respective instrument. There must be some language - although no specific words are required - to evince the parties' intent and effectuate the conveyance of such a right. 

BH 336 Partners LLC v. Sentinel Real Estate Corp., NY Slip Op 00305 (1st Dep't January 22, 2026)

Here is the decision.