Albany Savings Bank, Fsb v. Jack Halpin and Joanne C. Halpin

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• noting that the principle applies “only as a matter of last resort after all aids to construction have been employed without a satisfactory result”
• explaining that New York courts apply the doctrine “only as a matter of last resort after all aids to construction have been employed without a satisfactory result” (citation omitted)
• “New York contract law includes the rule that ambiguities in contracts should be construed against the drafter.”
• “Under New York law, general releases are governed by principles of contract law. . . .”
• “Under New York law, general releases are governed by principles of contract law.” (citing Mangini v. McClurg, 24 N.Y.2d 556, 562 (1969)). 9 Centro Empresarial Cempresa S.A. v. Am. Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V., 17 N.Y.3d 269, 276 (2011) (internal quotation marks omitted

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