Mohonk Preserve v Pardini, Fink, and Taylor III
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The trial court conducted a lengthy bench trial and ultimately ruled in favor of Fink. The appellate court reversed, finding several flaws with the trial court's analysis. New York Court of Appeals refused to hear an appeal
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Mohonk Preserve v Pardini, Fink, and Taylor II
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Mohonk Preserve v Pardini, Fink, and Taylor
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Mohonk Preserve v Pardini, Fink, and Taylor IV
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