Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
Contrary to the plaintiff's contentions, the award of prejudgment interest is founded on the theory that there has been a deprivation of use of the money, and the sole function of interest is to make the plaintiff whole. "`It is not to provide a windfall for either party'" (155 Henry Owners Corp. v Lovlyn Realty Co.,
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