Amicus Briefs

Ambac Assurance Corp. v. Countrywide

Summary

SIFMA has submitted an Amicus “Friend of the Court” Brief.

Court:

New York Supreme Court
Appellate Division – First Department

Amicus Issue:

Whether a financial guaranty insurer asserting common-law contract and fraud claims is required to prove all of the elements of these claims to obtain relief, including justifiable reliance and causation.

Counsel of Record:

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Richard A. Jacobsen
Paul F. Rugani
Daniel W. Robertson

Other Amici:

None.

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