Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, with costs, and the motion is denied.
"As a general rule, a party does not carry its burden in moving for summary judgment by pointing to gaps in its opponent's proof, but must affirmatively demonstrate the merit of its claim or defense" (George Larkin Trucking Co. v Lisbon Tire Mart,
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