GALE v. CITICORP


278 A.D.2d 197 (2000)

716 N.Y.S.2d 905

MELVIN H. GALE, Appellant, v. CITICORP et al., Respondents.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Second Department.

Decided December 4, 2000.


Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.

The Supreme Court correctly determined that the instant action was barred by the releases signed by the plaintiff releasing the defendants from "any and all claims * * * arising from the business relationship" between the parties. The meaning and coverage of a general release necessarily depends upon the controversy being settled and upon the purpose for which the release was given. A release may not be read to cover...

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