In determining a motion to dismiss for failure to state a cause of action, the court must liberally construe the pleadings most favorably to the plaintiff (Cohn v Lionel Corp., 21 N.Y.2d 559, 562), and examine whether the plaintiff has a cause of action, not simply whether one has been properly stated. (Rovello v Orofino Realty Co., 40 N.Y.2d 633, 636.)
Applying these standards to the within complaint, we are satisfied that a cause of action for fraud is sufficiently stated.
Concur — Milonas, J.P., Kassal, Rosenberger, Wallach and Smith, JJ.