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Criteria for Motions to Dismiss Pursuant to CPLR 3211 Discussed in Detail

In a full-fledged opinion by Justice Dickerson, the Second Department laid out the requirements for determining a motion to dismiss pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(7), the elements of the theory of agency, the requirements for a judgment based on documentary evidence pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(1), and the elements of a cause of action alleging breach of a fiduciary duty.  Faith Assembly v Titledge Of NY Abstract, LLC, 2013 NY Slip Op 02046, 2011-04345, Index No 28579/09, 2nd Dept 3-27-13

 

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