Love Is Not a Contract

The New York Appellate Division for the First Judicial Department affirmed summary judgment to the defendant in a purported contract action:

The documentary evidence supports defendant’s assertion that, contrary to
expecting compensation for performing renovations to certain properties owned by
defendant during the parties’ romantic relationship, plaintiff performed the
renovations out of love and affection for defendant, and in an effort to make
her happy…

We have considered plaintiff’s remaining arguments and find them without
merit.

(Mike Frisch)