Appellate Division, Second Department · November 4, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06415
Dranovsky v Bukh
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06415
Holding The court affirmed the denial of summary judgment on the breach of contract claim but reversed the denial on the fraud claim. The fraud claim was dismissed because it was based on the same allegations as the breach of contract claim.
The court’s words
A cause of action premised upon fraud cannot lie where it is based on the same allegations as the breach of contract claim
2026 NY Slip Op 06415, at the official text
A moving defendant cannot satisfy its burden on a motion for summary judgment merely by pointing out gaps in the plaintiff's case
2026 NY Slip Op 06415, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 4, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06415 |
| Area of law | Contracts and Commercial |
| Week | Week ending November 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06415 |
| 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 | 1710 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Dranovsky v Bukh, 2026 NY Slip Op 06415 (Appellate Division, Second Department, November 4, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06415/
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