Order unanimously reversed, with costs, and motion granted.
Memorandum:
Plaintiff commenced the instant lawsuit in accordance with the "Nail & Mail" method of service (CPLR 308, subd 4). Defendant's second affirmative defense alleges lack of personal jurisdiction based on defective service. Plaintiff moved to dismiss this defense (CPLR 3211, subd [b]). Defendant's sole argument in opposition to the motion was that the affidavit of service was defective...
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