September 1, 2021

The enforcement of settlements.

Releases are governed by the principles of contract law, and a release that is complete, clear, and unambiguous on its face must be enforced according to the plain meaning of its terms.

Mesivta & Yeshiva Gedolah of Manhattan Beach v. VNB N.Y., LLC, NY Slip Op 04751 (2d Dep't August 25, 2021)

Here is the decision.

Tomorrow's issue:  CPLR 1001(a).