Ordered that the order is reversed, with costs, the motion is granted, and the defendant's amended answer is deemed served.
Motions for leave to amend pleadings are to be liberally granted absent prejudice or surprise resulting directly from the delay (see, CPLR 3025 [b]; McCaskey, Davies & Assocs. v New York City Health & Hosps. Corp.,
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