In re Arbitration between Bronston & Glassman

We all agree that, where a general release is unequivocal and unambiguous, the mere assertion that there is a dispute concerning its meaning does not create an arbitrable issue since, under such circumstances, it may not be said that a bona fide dispute exists. (See Matter of Exercycle Corp. [Maratta], 9 N Y 2d 329, 334; Matter of Binger [Thatcher], 304 N. Y. 627; Matter of Minkin [Halperin], 304 N. Y. 617.) However, in view of the context in which the releases under consideration were drawn, it is clear that they are sufficiently dubious in content and meaning to require that the matter be…