The court improperly dismissed the petition on the grounds of res judicata, where some of the relief sought did not mirror that sought in petitioner's counterclaims in a previous proceeding. Moreover, "[t]he standards governing motions for summary judgment are applicable to special proceedings generally" (Matter of Brusco v Braun,
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