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EMBASSY IND. v. S M L CORP

Supreme Court, Appellate Term, Second Department.
Dec 9, 1964

Per Curiam.

The remedy of summary judgment in lieu of a complaint is available only in an action "based upon a judgment or instrument for the payment of money only" (CPLR 3213). The instant suit to recover security deposited under the terms of a lease does not come within the purview of the quoted language.

The judgment and order should be unanimously reversed, with $10 costs to defendants, motion denied and plaintiff's time to serve a complaint is extended until 10 days after service of a copy of the order hereon.

Concur — DI GIOVANNA, BENJAMIN and MARGETT, JJ.

Judgment and order reversed, etc.