Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
Contrary to the defendants' contention, the Supreme Court properly denied their motion for summary judgment. Pursuant to CPLR 3212 (f), a court may deny a motion for summary judgment if it appears "that facts essential to justify opposition may exist but cannot then be stated" (CPLR 3212 [f]; R.C.S. Farmers Mkts. Corp. v Great Am. Ins. Co.,
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