Farrington v. Harlem Savings Bank

In this action to recover damages for personal injuries growing out of defendant’s negligence, the plaintiff’s evidence established a prima facie case. As a defense a general release was introduced in evidence. It is drawn in the broadest terms and in consideration of the payment of thirty dollars purports to release the defendant from all claims for damages, both present and future. At the close of the evidence the trial court dismissed the complaint upon the ground that the plaintiff was bound by the release. The Appellate Division affirmed, one justice dissenting.

The instrument was drawn…