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BELL v. TOOTHSAVERS, INC.

213 A.D.2d 199 (1995)

623 N.Y.S.2d 579

John B. Bell, Appellant, v. Toothsavers, Inc., et al., Respondents

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

March 9, 1995

We agree with Appellate Term that defendant Toothsavers' unintentional default was properly vacated upon a showing of a meritorious defense that it was not responsible for any of plaintiff's dental care and treatment. As the Civil Court pointed out, it is the policy of the courts to favor dispositions on the merits (see, Lirit Corp. v Laufer Vision World, 84 A.D.2d 704). Summary...

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