Majority
The portion of the order from which the plaintiff appeals is not embodied in a decretal paragraph and does not otherwise grant or deny relief. Instead, that portion of the order is a conclusion of law which is not independently appealable (see Higgins v Higgins, 50 AD3d 852 , 852 [2008]; Cosh v Cosh, 45 AD3d 798 , 799 [2007]; Griggs v Griggs, 44 AD3d 710 , 711 [2007]; ELRAC, Inc. v Belessis, 303 AD2d 445 , 446 [2003]; Napolitano v Kaddoch, 275 AD2d 445 [2000]; Naar v Litwak & Co., 260 AD2d 613 , 614 [1999]; Clark v Weiner, 254 AD2d 322 [1998]). Accordingly, the appeal must be dismissed. Rivera, J.E, Eng, Roman and Sgroi, JJ., concur.
Cases cited
- Higgins v. Higgins 50 AD3d 852 at 852 p. 1009
- Cosh v. Cosh 45 AD3d 798 at 799 p. 1009
- Griggs v. Griggs 44 AD3d 710 at 711 p. 1009
- Elrac, Inc. v. Belessis 303 AD2d 445 at 446 p. 1009