The plaintiffs, J.M.L. Holding Corporation and Gary Muchula, sought summary judgment against their former real estate solicitor, David Ryan, alleging professional negligence.
They claimed Mr. Ryan's conduct led to the erroneous sale of a waterfront property they did not intend to sell, seeking $550,000 in damages.
The court dismissed the motion, finding that the case presented genuine issues requiring a trial, including significant credibility and reliability issues between the parties, conflicting expert opinions on the standard of care and damages, and an incomplete evidentiary record, particularly regarding the buyer's perspective and the plaintiffs' intentions for the property.
