Pursuant to the statute, an order to show cause must state the relief demanded and the grounds therefor. However, the court may grant such relief as is warranted by the facts plainly appearing on the papers on both sides, if the relief granted is not too dramatically unlike the relief sought, the proof offered supports it, and there is no prejudice to any party.
Velez v. City of New York, NY Slip Op 05781 (2d Dep't July 24, 2019)
Here is the decision.
