NY court sets damages terms for property contract

Published March 21, 2013 10:56pm ET



ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Buyers who renege on a real estate contract owe damages to the sellers reflecting the fair market value when they backed out, which can differ from the contract price, New York’s highest court ruled Thursday.

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