Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, with costs, and the motion of the defendant Melville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., for summary judgment dismissing the complaint insofar as asserted against it is denied as premature, with leave to renew upon completion of discovery.
A party should be afforded a reasonable opportunity to conduct discovery prior to the determination of a motion for summary judgment (see Urcan v Cocarelli,
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