Defendants' opposition to plaintiffs' motion for a default judgment did not purport to show either a reasonable excuse for their default or a meritorious defense, but argued instead, through their attorney, that the motion did not satisfy the proof requirements of CPLR 3215 (f). Defendants also argued that their proposed answer, while "admittedly late if service was proper," should nevertheless be accepted because plaintiffs did not reject it by returning it, and also because...
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.
