Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
Pursuant to CPLR 3025(b), leave to amend a pleading "shall be freely given upon such terms as may be just." Nonetheless, a motion for leave to amend a pleading will be denied where the proposed amendment is palpably insufficient, is patently devoid of merit, or would prejudice or surprise the opposing party (see Sheila Props., Inc. v A Real Good Plumber, Inc.,
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