LOCKARD v. SOPOLSKY

4664N, 150065/09.

82 A.D.3d 657 (2011)

920 N.Y.S.2d 46

PAULA LOCKARD, Appellant, v. BETTY SOPOLSKY et al., Respondents.

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

Decided March 29, 2011.


Defendant failed to demonstrate the reasonable excuse and meritorious defense required to vacate a judgment on the ground of excusable default (CPLR 5015 [a]; see Benson Park Assoc., LLC v Herman, 73 A.D.3d 464, 465 [2010]). The record shows that she was represented by counsel, obtained multiple extensions of time to answer the complaint, and was aware of upcoming deadlines. Nevertheless, counsel failed to serve an answer or...

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