Appellate Division, First Department · November 5, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 06518
Ahmed v Choudhry
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06518
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal of the complaint, finding that the plaintiff’s claims were time-barred and that equitable estoppel did not apply due to a lack of due diligence. The court further held that several causes of action, including civil embezzlement and attorneys’ fees, were not recognized as independent claims in New York.
The court’s words
All this, taken together, demonstrates a lack of due diligence.
2026 NY Slip Op 06518, at the official text
The cause of action for civil embezzlement is not a recognized legal claim in New York
2026 NY Slip Op 06518, at the official text
The cause of action for attorneys' fees was properly dismissed because this claim is not recognized in New York as a separate cause of action.
2026 NY Slip Op 06518, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, First Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | November 5, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 06518 |
| Area of law | Contracts and Commercial · Civil Procedure |
| Week | Week ending November 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 06518 |
| 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 | 1783 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Ahmed v Choudhry, 2026 NY Slip Op 06518 (Appellate Division, First Department, November 5, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-06518/
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