At issue here is an important procedural question concerning whether a stipulation settling a lawsuit may be enforced by way of motion or plenary action. Plaintiff moved for enforcement of the settlement agreement, and Special Term granted the requested relief. On appeal, a closely divided Appellate Division reversed, holding that a plenary action was necessary, inasmuch as the underlying suit...
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