Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. ROSE v. ELIAS Supreme Court, Appellate Division 576 N.Y.S.2d 257 (1991) Case Brief Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. ROSE v. ELIAS PURPOSE: A contract lacking consideration. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. ROSE v. ELIAS CAUSE OF ACTION: Breach of contract. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. ROSE v. ELIAS FACTS: Elias, a married man, promised in writing to purchase apartment for Rose in return for love and affection provided him during prior three years. Court held this was insufficient for consideration for a contract. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. ROSE v. ELIAS ISSUE: Whether trial court was correct in granting motion to dismiss the complaint for failure to state a cause of action. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. ROSE v. ELIAS HOLDING: Yes. No consideration and arguments of estoppel and unjust enrichment without merit. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. ROSE v. ELIAS REASONING: Consideration insufficient, neither the past provision of love and affection, nor claimed forbearance of job opportunities (not regarded as consideration at the time of the promise). Court also influenced by the sexual services that were important in the relationship. Copyright 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.