Dury v. Dunadee
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtCardamons, J.
The sole issue on this appeal is whether Dorothy Dury’s (plaintiff’s) prior general release of the defendant (Frank Dunadee) bars her present action against this defendant for contribution under CPLR 1401 (Dole v Dow Chem. Co., 30 NY2d 143).
A two-car accident occurred in Mohawk, New York on February 14, 1970. Dorothy Dury, owner and operator of one car, was in collision with Frank Dunadee, owner and operator of the other vehicle. Mildred Dunadee, a passenger in her husband’s auto, brought an action against Dury for her injuries. Dorothy Dury, in turn, commenced an action against Frank Dunadee…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Dole v. Dow Chemical Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1972
- Mangini v. McClurgNew York Court of Appeals · 1969
- Cahill v. ReganNew York Court of Appeals · 1959
- In re SchaeferNew York Court of Appeals · 1966
- Tarantola v. WilliamsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1975
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