Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
On a motion to dismiss a cause of action pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(5) on the ground that it is barred by the statute of limitations, a defendant bears the initial burden of establishing, prima facie, that the time in which to sue has expired (see U.S. Bank N.A. v Joseph,
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