Ordered that the order is reversed insofar as appealed from, on the law, with costs, the motion is granted, the complaint is dismissed insofar as asserted against the appellants, and the action against the remaining defendants is severed.
Contrary to the plaintiff's contentions, there was probable cause for his arrest which bars his causes of action to recover damages for malicious prosecution and false arrest (see, Broughton v State of New York,
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