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Court Holds Investment Banking Services Engagement Letter is Not "an Instrument for The Payment of Money Only"
In Jefferies LLC v. Blaize Holdings, Inc., 2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 33272(U) (Sup. Ct., N.Y. County Sept. 3, 2025 (here), the New York Supreme Court held that an engagement letter concerning the provision of investment banking services did not qualify as an “instrument for the payment of money only” under CPLR 3213, which allows for expedited summary judgment.

Jeffrey Haber
Sep 22, 20255 min read
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