The remedy of summary judgment in lieu of a complaint, as provided for in CPLR 3213, is available only in an action "based upon a judgment or instrument for the payment of money only". The instant action, to recover moneys alleged to have been paid out improperly by defendant bank upon a check issued by plaintiffs' decedent, does not come within either of these categories.
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