Voorheesville Rod & Gun Club v. E.W. Tompkins Co.

Voorheesville Rod & Gun Club (plaintiff) agreed to buy land from E.W. Tompkins Co. (defendant), subject to zoning and environmental laws of record. Before closing, the plaintiff demanded the seller obtain subdivision approval; the seller did not, and the plaintiff refused to close, prompting the seller to cancel the contract and return the deposit. The plaintiff sued for specific performance, effectively arguing the lack of subdivision approval rendered title unmarketable.

Whether a zoning violation, standing alone, renders title unmarketable.