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Nevertheless, Kroo assigned its sub-contract to Marine Midland First Company of New York which in turn assigns its sub-contract to Mr. Allhusen ("Allhusen"). | Nevertheless, Kroo assigned its sub-contract to Marine Midland First Company of New York which in turn assigns its sub-contract to Mr. Allhusen ("Allhusen"). | ||
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Kroo completed the painting. However, Caristo refused to pay Allhusen. | |||
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Revision as of 20:12, July 20, 2023
| Allhusen v. Caristo Construction | |
| Court | New York Court of Appeals of New York |
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| Citation | 103 N.E.2d 891 |
| Date decided | January 24, 1952 |
Facts
Caristo Construction Corporation ("Caristo"), a general contractor, entered into a sub-contract with Kroo Painting ("Kroo"). Caristo hired Kroo for a painting job in New York City public schools. Their contract prohibited Kroo from assigning any part of the contract to another party unless Caristo provided express written consent.
Nevertheless, Kroo assigned its sub-contract to Marine Midland First Company of New York which in turn assigns its sub-contract to Mr. Allhusen ("Allhusen").
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Kroo completed the painting. However, Caristo refused to pay Allhusen.Issues
Can parties limit the freedom of assignability in specific contracts?
Case Text Links
- Summary at CaseText
- Video summary at Quimbee
- Case text at Leagle
- Case Brief at lawschoolcasebriefs.net
