Stambovsky v. Ackley

169 A.D.2d 254 (1991)

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Stambovsky v. Ackley

New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
169 A.D.2d 254 (1991)

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Facts

Jeffrey Stambovsky (plaintiff) entered into a contract for the purchase of a home in Nyack, New York, with Helen Ackley (defendant). Prior to the purchase, Stambovsky conducted the required home inspection and searched the public records regarding title. However, unbeknownst to Stambovsky, Ackley had held the house out to the public as a haunted house. An article had been written about the home in Reader’s Digest, and the home was included on a haunted-homes tour of Nyack. Ackley did not disclose these facts to Stambovsky during their negotiations. Upon learning of the home’s reputation as being haunted, Stambovsky brought an action against Ackley to rescind the sales contract for the home. The trial court dismissed the complaint, stating that no remedy at law was available. Stambovsky appealed.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Rubin, J.)

Dissent (Smith, J.)

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