Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, without costs or disbursements.
When a plaintiff moves for summary judgment, the court may properly look beyond the defendant's answer and deny summary judgment if facts are alleged in opposition to the motion which, if true, would constitute a meritorious defense (see, Nassau Trust Co. v Montrose Concrete Prods. Corp.,
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