Order unanimously reversed, without costs, and motion granted.
Memorandum:
Plaintiffs seek to amend their complaint a second time. We believe that Special Term's denial of the application was an improvident exercise of discretion. Although the granting of such a motion is within the sound discretion of the court, leave to amend should be freely granted in the absence of a showing of prejudice (CPLR 3025, subd [b]; e.g., Albany Crane Serv. v Pettibone Mulliken...
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