Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
"In determining a motion to dismiss a cause of action pursuant to CPLR 3211 (a) (7), or, as in this case, a counterclaim, the pleading is afforded a liberal construction, the facts alleged are accepted as true, and the proponent of the pleading is accorded the benefit of every favorable inference" (Bank of Am., N.A. v 414 Midland Ave. Assoc., LLC,
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