Order unanimously reversed, without costs, motion granted and action dismissed.
Memorandum:
This libel action was commenced by service of a summons on September 9, 1975. Defendant appeared on September 14, 1975 and demanded a complaint. Plaintiff did not serve a complaint until March 15, 1976, and then only after defendant had instituted this motion to dismiss pursuant to CPLR 3012 (subd [b]). Defendant appeals from an order denying its motion and directing...
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