MATTER OF ANTONIO C.


268 A.D.2d 299 (2000)

702 N.Y.S.2d 34

In the Matter of WESLEY ANTONIO C. and Others, Infants. WESLEY ANTONIO C., Appellant; LITTLE FLOWER CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Respondent.

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

Decided January 18, 2000.


Respondent's motion to vacate his default was properly denied in light of his failure to present either a reasonable excuse for his failure to attend the fact-finding hearing or a meritorious defense to the petition alleging permanent neglect (see, Matter of Derrick T., 261 A.D.2d 108; Matter of Tyrone W., 223 A.D.2d 367). Although respondent claimed he had a relative contact the caseworker...

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