American Horse Shows Ass'n v. Ward

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard F. Braun, J.

This is an action in which plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction against defendant. Defendant asserts affirmative defenses and CPLR article 78 claims as a counterclaim. Plaintiff moves to dismiss defendant’s defenses and counterclaim, pursuant to CPLR 3211 (a) and (b), and for summary judgment. Defendant withdrew his third defense. By stipulation, dated July 13, 2000, plaintiff withdrew its Statute of Limitations argument as to the counterclaim.

Plaintiff is the national governing body for equestrian sports in this country, and promulgates rules…