N.Y. General Obligations Law Section 15-303
Release in writing without consideration or seal

A written instrument which purports to be a total or partial release of all claims, debts, demands or obligations, or a total or partial release of any particular claim, debt, demand or obligation, or a release or discharge in whole or in part of a mortgage, lien, security interest or charge upon personal or real property, shall not be invalid because of the absence of consideration or of a seal.

Source: Section 15-303 — Release in writing without consideration or seal, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/GOB/15-303 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Nov. 29, 2025).

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