Order unanimously affirmed without costs.
Memorandum:
We reject the contention that Supreme Court abused its discretion by granting petitioner leave to serve a consolidated and amended petition. Respondents failed to demonstrate that they suffered any prejudice or surprise and, "[a]bsent prejudice or surprise resulting from delay, motions to amend pleadings should be freely granted" (Ramundo v Town of Guilderland,
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