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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2024-11504 · Appeal

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School's fight over contract with architects raises big questions

A school district alleges its architects mismanaged a construction project.

TL;DR

  1. 1A school district sued architects for negligence and fraud, claiming they didn't fulfill their contract.
  2. 2The architects argue the claims are just contract disputes, not separate legal issues.
  3. 3The court must decide if these claims stand or fall under contract rules.

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