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Barry C. Cosgrove v. Joseph Bartolotta, et al.
No. 97-2903 (7th Cir. 1998)
US
Federal Court
7th Circuit
United States Court of Appeals
Posner

Summary

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a jury's award of damages for fraudulent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, and promissory estoppel based on an agreement to transfer an ownership interest in a restaurant in exchange for legal services.

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Barry C. Cosgrove v. Joseph Bartolotta, et al.

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a jury's award of damages for fraudulent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, and promissory estoppel based on an agreement to transfer an ownership interest in a restaurant in exchange for legal services.