Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and motion granted.
Memorandum:
If the complaint is not served with the summons, CPLR 305 (b) requires that it contain a notice stating the nature of the action. Failure to comply with this requirement is a jurisdictional defect mandating dismissal of the action (Parker v Mack,
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