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ABRAMS v. JISKRA

185 Misc.2d 207 (2000)

712 N.Y.S.2d 911

STEVEN ABRAMS et al., Respondents, v. WILLIAM JISKRA JR. et al., Appellants.

Supreme Court, Appellate Term, Second Department.

July 17, 2000.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Barbara H. Katsos, New York City, for appellants.

Warren M. Burd, Hempstead (R. Bertil Peterson of counsel), for respondents.

DiPAOLA, P. J., FLOYD and DOYLE, JJ., concur.

OPINION OF THE COURT

MEMORANDUM.

Order unanimously reversed without costs, motion granted and complaint dismissed.

Plaintiffs commenced suit alleging defamation. According to the complaint, plaintiffs installed a new roof on one half of defendants' premises pursuant to a written contract. After the work was completed, defendants erected a sign which stated as follows:

"MAJOR MESS BY MAJOR ROOFER...

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