The primary and novel issue before the court is whether a separation agreement can serve as the proper basis for a motion for summary judgment in lieu of complaint under CPLR 3213. Such a motion may be brought "when an action is based upon a judgment or instrument for the payment of money only".
Historically, there was no similar procedure in either the Civil Practice Act or in the Rules of Civil Practice, both predecessors...
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