OPINION OF THE COURT
On review of submissions pursuant to rule 500.2 (b) of the Rules of the Court of Appeals (22 NYCRR 500.2 [g]), order affirmed, with costs. The Appellate Division cor*722rectly held that Special Term abused its discretion in denying defendant’s motion to dismiss pursuant to CPLR 3012 (subd [b]) (see, e.g., Barasch v Micucci, 49 NY2d 594).
Concur: Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg, Meyer and Simons.