Rosenfeld v. Zerneck
Supreme Court of New York, Kings County
776 N.Y.2d 458 (2004)
Relevant factsFree
The plaintiffs offered $3,500,000 cash for the defendant's home, followed up by email, and later discussed the offer by phone. The defendant then emailed back confirming acceptance of a $3,525,000 purchase price, the property's location, and a closing date, noting his attorney would draft a formal contract, and typed his name at the end. When the defendant refused to sell, the plaintiffs sued for specific performance, and the defendant moved for summary judgment.
IssueFree
Whether the intentional placement of an electronic signature at the end of an email satisfies the statute of frauds.