New York Court of Appeals

Robert C. Apfel, Appellants-Respondents v. Prudential-Bache Securities Inc., Respondent-Appellant

July 8, 199381 N.Y.2d 470

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division in part, holding that the sale agreement between the parties was supported by valid consideration despite the idea's lack of novelty, and that the plaintiffs' unjust enrichment claim was barred by the express contract.