When is a Guarantor a Third Party Beneficiary of Another Guaranty?

I recently handled a case where a lender moved for for summary…
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Unjust Enrichment Defense in Debt Collection

In a recent case, I opposed a motion for Summary Judgment in…
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You’re Frustrating Me…

Sometimes when you have a duty to perform either by agreement…
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Why thousands of homeowners are getting money for mortgage abuses they never suffered

Thousands of homeowners will get a pleasant surprise in the mail…
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What Does It Mean to be Deceptive or Misleading in a Guaranty?

Have you ever wondered if you were tricked or duped into signing…
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Double Recovery and the Single Satisfaction Rule

New York's General Obligations Law has been held to bar creditors…
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CPLR 3408 – Good Faith In Mandatory Foreclosure Settlement Conferences

Enacted in 2008, CPLR § 3408 originally applied only to foreclosure…
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Settlement Negotiations As The Basis For A Reasonable Excuse To Vacate A Default And File A Late Answer

A foreclosure can be upset if the borrower convinces a court…
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Epidemic of Foreclosure Actions Being Dismissed and Restarted

If your foreclosure action has been discontinued after 2 or 3…
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