Appellate Division, Second Department · September 2, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05164
Druzhinsky v Trump Vil. Section 4, Inc.
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05164
Holding The plaintiff breached the contract by failing to submit a complete application package within the required five-day period, entitling the defendant to summary judgment dismissing the complaint. The defendant, as the prevailing party, is also entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees pursuant to the terms of sale.
The court’s words
a fair and reasonable interpretation of the terms of sale required the plaintiff to submit a complete application package
2026 NY Slip Op 05164, at the official text
the successful bidder would be responsible for the expense of legal counsel for the defendant
2026 NY Slip Op 05164, at the official text
Only a prevailing party is entitled to recover an attorney's fee, and to be considered a prevailing party, a party must be successful with respect to the central relief sought
2026 NY Slip Op 05164, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 2, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05164 |
| Area of law | Contracts and Commercial |
| Week | Week ending September 5, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05164 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 282 |
| Related records | Druzhinsky v Trump Vil. Section 4, Inc., 2026 NY Slip Op 05163 |
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