WENTZ v. HAVENDALE REALTY


57 Misc.2d 139 (1968)

Mary Wentz, Respondent, v. Havendale Realty Co., Inc., Appellant.

Supreme Court, Appellate Term, Second Department.

May 15, 1968


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Victor J. Carbonaro for appellant. No appearance for respondent.

Concur — McDONALD, P. J., GROAT and SCHWARTZWALD, JJ.


Per Curiam.

The remedy of summary judgment in lieu of 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 a payment for a mortgage placement fee, in excess of that stipulated in a brokerage commission agreement, does not come within the scope of the quoted language (cf. Burnell v. Peoples Sav. Bank of Yonkers, 54 Misc.2d 140

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