SPITZER v. CHRISTIE'S APPRAISALS

The action was properly dismissed in the absence of any evidence tending to show that the appraiser was aware that the appraisal, which specifically stated that it was to be used for insurance purposes only, was being performed for plain tiffs rather than the seller's benefit, and would be relied upon by plaintiff in deciding whether to purchase the art ( see, Credit Alliance Corp. v Andersen Co., 65 NY2d 536, 551).