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Criteria for Accelerated Relief Re: a Promissory Note Explained–Conclusory Allegations of Fraud in the Inducement Insufficient to Defeat Summary Judgment

Reversing Supreme Court, the Second Department determined plaintiff was entitled to accelerated summary judgment on a promissory note because the defendant’s conclusory allegations of fraud in the inducement were not sufficient to defeat the motion.  The court explained the availability of accelerated relief:

“Pursuant to CPLR 3213, a party may obtain accelerated relief by moving for summary judgment in lieu of complaint, provided that the action is based upon an instrument for the payment of money only or upon any judgment'” … . ” A promissory note is an instrument for the payment of money only, provided that it contains an unconditional promise by the borrower to pay the lender over a stated period of time'” … . “An instrument does not qualify for accelerated relief under CPLR 3213 if outside proof is needed, other than simple proof of nonpayment or a similar de minimis deviation from the face of the document'” … . “Therefore, a plaintiff makes a prima facie showing of entitlement to judgment as a matter of law pursuant to CPLR 3213 by showing that the defendant executed the subject instrument, the instrument contains an unconditional promise to repay the plaintiff upon demand or at a definite time, and the defendant failed to pay in accordance with the instrument’s terms” … . Once the plaintiff establishes its prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law, the burden shifts to the defendant to submit admissible evidence to establish the existence of a triable issue of fact with respect to a bona fide defense … .

Here, the plaintiff established its prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law by showing that the defendant executed the subject instruments, which contained unconditional promises to repay the plaintiff upon demand or at a definite time, and the defendant failed to pay in accordance with the terms of the instruments … . Contrary to the Supreme Court’s determination, in opposition, the defendant failed to establish the existence of a triable issue of fact with respect to a bona fide defense. The defendant claimed that the plaintiff fraudulently induced it to execute the promissory notes. However, the evidence submitted by the defendant failed to raise a triable issue of fact in this regard. Moreover, the defendant’s conclusory allegations of fraud were insufficient to defeat the plaintiff’s entitlement to summary judgment … . Sun Convenient Inc v Sarasamir Corp, 2014 NY Slip Op 08827, 2nd Dept 12-17-14

 

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