Plaintiff, a chattel mortgagee, has attempted to bring an action against the mortgagors, utilizing the provisions of CPLR 3213, which authorizes a plaintiff to commence his action by service of a summons with a notice of motion for summary judgment and the supporting papers in lieu of a complaint, when his "action is based upon a judgment or instrument for the payment of money only". Plaintiff's affidavit in this instance recites that...
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