We find that the motion court did not abuse its discretion in denying the application. General Municipal Law § 50-e (5) gives a court discretion to extend the period of time in which a notice of claim is filed. First, there was an inordinate delay by the plaintiff in completing his application for permission to file a late notice of claim. It is alleged that the petitioner and a female companion were injured on August 18, 1983, at approximately 5:15 A.M., when a vehicle...
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