Ordered that the order is affirmed, with one bill of costs to the respondents appearing separately and filing separate briefs.
Contrary to the plaintiff's contention, the Supreme Court properly dismissed the complaint on the ground that the action was barred by a general release. "A release is a contract, and its construction is governed by contract law" (Kaminsky v Gamache,
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