Order unanimously reversed on the law with costs and motion denied.
Memorandum:
It was an abuse of discretion to grant defendant's request to vacate a default judgment in the absence of an acceptable excuse for defendant's default in answering and a showing of a meritorious defense (see, Dougherty v County of Nassau,
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.