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32 New York opinions name it 2 courts 2004–2026 26 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by New York courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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U.S. Bank N.A. v. Rauffgreen2 sentences2026A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering a complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must show both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense (<i>see</i> <i>U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff</i>, 205 AD3d 963 , 965; <i>US Bank N.A. v Dedomenico</i>, 162 AD3d 962 ). 2025A party seeking to vacate their default in answering a complaint under CPLR 5015(a)(1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense ( see U.S. Bank N.A. v Smith , 210 AD3d 725, 728 ; U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff , 205 AD3d 963 , 965). | 2 | 5 |
JE & MB Homes, LLC v. U.S. Bank N.A.green2 sentences2022Trust Co. v Abrahim , 183 AD3d 698 , 699; see JE & MB Homes, LLC v U.S. Bank N.A. , 189 AD3d 1195, 1196 ). 2021Trust Co. v Abrahim , 183 AD3d 698 [2020]; US Bank N.A. v Dedomenico , 162 AD3d 962 , 964 [2018])" ( JE & MB Homes, LLC v U.S. Bank N.A. , 189 AD3d 1195, 1196 [2020]). | 2 | 2 |
Berganza v. Pecoragreen2 sentences2022"Bare and unsubstantiated denials are insufficient to rebut the presumption of service" ( HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v Archibong , 157 AD3d 662 , 662-663 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Berganza v Pecora , 192 AD3d 743, 744 ). 2022Co. , 200 AD3d 890, 891 ; see Berganza v Pecora , 192 AD3d 743 ; Board of Mgrs. of Harborview Condominium v Goodman , 189 AD3d 1529, 1530-1531 ). "'Whether there is a reasonable excuse for a default is a discretionary, sui generis determination to be made by the court based on all relevant factors, including the extent of the delay, whether there has been prejudice to the opposing party, whether there has been willfulness, and the strong public policy in favor of resolving cases on the merits'" ( Mtag Cust for Mtag Caz Cr. | 2 | 2 |
HMC Assets, LLC v. Dhananigreen2 sentences2022"To be entitled to vacatur of a default judgment and dismissal of a complaint under CPLR 5015(a)(4), a defendant must overcome the presumption raised by the process server's affidavit of service" ( Machovec v Svoboda , 120 AD3d 772, 773 ; see HMC Assets, LLC v Dhanani , 173 AD3d 700 , 701). 2022"Ordinarily, a process server's affidavit of service establishes a prima facie case as to the method of service and, thus, gives rise to a presumption of proper service" ( Turner v Sideris , 187 AD3d 963, 963 ; see U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff , 205 AD3d 963 ). "'To be entitled to vacatur of a default judgment and dismissal of a complaint under CPLR 5015(a)(4), a defendant must overcome the presumption raised by the process server's affidavit of service'" ( U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff , 205 AD3d at 964-965, quoting Machovec v Svoboda , 120 AD3d 772, 773 ; see HMC Assets, LLC v Dhanani , 173 AD3d 700 , 70 | 2 | 2 |
Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Hossaingreen2 sentences2025Trust Co. v Hossain , 187 AD3d 986, 987). 2025Trust Co. v Hossain , 187 AD3d 986, 987 ). | 1 | 8 |
Machovec v. Svobodagreen2 sentences2022"To be entitled to vacatur of a default judgment and dismissal of a complaint under CPLR 5015(a)(4), a defendant must overcome the presumption raised by the process server's affidavit of service" ( Machovec v Svoboda , 120 AD3d 772, 773 ; see HMC Assets, LLC v Dhanani , 173 AD3d 700 , 701). 2022"Ordinarily, a process server's affidavit of service establishes a prima facie case as to the method of service and, thus, gives rise to a presumption of proper service" ( Turner v Sideris , 187 AD3d 963, 963 ; see U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff , 205 AD3d 963 ). "'To be entitled to vacatur of a default judgment and dismissal of a complaint under CPLR 5015(a)(4), a defendant must overcome the presumption raised by the process server's affidavit of service'" ( U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff , 205 AD3d at 964-965, quoting Machovec v Svoboda , 120 AD3d 772, 773 ; see HMC Assets, LLC v Dhanani , 173 AD3d 700 , 70 | 1 | 2 |
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v. Sandersongreen1 sentence2026"A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering a complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) and to compel the plaintiff to accept an untimely answer must show both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense" ( HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v Sanderson , 231 AD3d at 1130; see Deutsche Bank Natl. | 1 | 1 |
Rodriguez v. Kvatchadzegreen2 sentences2025A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering the complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense to the action ( see Marquez v GSB Supply, Inc. , 240 AD3d 877, 878; Rodriguez v Kvatchadze , 237 AD3d 765, 766). 2025A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering the complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense to the action ( see Marquez v GSB Supply, Inc. , 240 AD3d 877, 878; Rodriguez v Kvatchadze , 237 AD3d 765, 766). | 1 | 1 |
Stango v. Byrnesgreen1 sentence2024"The determination of what constitutes a reasonable excuse lies within the Supreme Court's discretion" ( id. ; see Stango v Byrnes , 200 AD3d 821, 822 ). | 1 | 1 |
HSBC Bank USA v. Archergreen1 sentence2022"Ordinarily, a process server's affidavit of service establishes a prima facie case as to the method of service and, thus, gives rise to a presumption of proper service" ( Turner v Sideris , 187 AD3d 963, 963 ; see U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff , 205 AD3d 963 ). "'To be entitled to vacatur of a default judgment and dismissal of a complaint under CPLR 5015(a)(4), a defendant must overcome the presumption raised by the process server's affidavit of service'" ( U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff , 205 AD3d at 964-965, quoting Machovec v Svoboda , 120 AD3d 772, 773 ; see HMC Assets, LLC v Dhanani , 173 AD3d 700 , 70 | 1 | 1 |
| Fekete v. Camp Skweregreen | 1 | 1 |
| Truscello v. Olympia Construction, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Dominguez v. Cariosciagreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New York. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Natanel v. Plaza Ins. Co.
green
2 sentences2025Co. , 200 AD3d 890, 890 ). 2024Co. , 200 AD3d 890, 891 ). | 4 | 2022–2025 |
6 Crannell St., LLC v. Urban Green Equities, LLC
neutral
2 sentences2026Trust Co. v Yurowitz , 181 AD3d 646 , 648; US Bank, N.A. v Cherubin , 141 AD3d 514, 516 ). "'A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering a complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must show both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense'" ( Marquez v GSB Supply, Inc , 240 AD3d 877 , 878, quoting 6 Crannell St., LLC v Urban Green Equities, LLC , 207 AD3d 603 , 604). 2025"A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering a complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must show both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense" ( 6 Crannell St., LLC v Urban Green Equities , LLC , 207 AD3d 603 , 604 [internal quotation marks omitted]; see Natanel v Plaza Ins. | 2 | 2025–2026 |
U.S. Bank N.A. v. Smith
green
2 sentences2025A party seeking to vacate their default in answering a complaint under CPLR 5015(a)(1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense ( see U.S. Bank N.A. v Smith , 210 AD3d 725, 728 ; U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff , 205 AD3d 963 , 965). 2024"A party seeking to vacate their default in answering a complaint under CPLR 5015(a)(1) is required to demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense" ( U.S. Bank N.A. v Smith , 210 AD3d 725, 728 ). | 2 | 2024–2025 |
U.S. Bank N.A. v. Hunte
neutral
2 sentences2024A party seeking to vacate his or her default in answering the complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense to the action ( see U.S. Bank N.A. v Hunte , 215 AD3d 887, 888 ; Deutsche Bank Natl. 2024"A party seeking to vacate his or her default in answering the complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense to the action" ( U.S. Bank N.A. v Hunte , 215 AD3d 887, 888 ; see Deutsche Bank Natl. | 2 | 2024–2024 |
Mtag Cust for Mtag Caz Cr. NY, LLC v. County of Nassau
green
2 sentences2022NY, LLC v County of Nassau , 191 AD3d 662, 663 ). 2021NY, LLC v County of Nassau , 191 AD3d 662, 663-664 , quoting Harcztark v Drive Variety, Inc. , 21 AD3d 876, 876-877 ). | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Elderco, Inc. v. Kneski & Sons, Inc.
neutral
2 sentences2022Co. , 200 AD3d 890, 891 ; see CPLR 5015[a][1]; Elderco, Inc. v Kneski & Sons, Inc. , 183 AD3d 703, 703 ). 2021A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering a complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must show both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense ( see CPLR 5015[a][1]; Elderco, Inc. v Kneski & Sons, Inc. , 183 AD3d 703, 703 ). "'Whether there is a reasonable excuse for a default is a discretionary, sui generis determination to be made by the court based on all relevant factors, including the extent of the delay, whether there has been prejudice to the opposing party, whether there has been willfulness, and the strong public policy in favor | 2 | 2021–2022 |
US Bank National Ass'n v. Cherubin
green
1 sentence2026Trust Co. v Yurowitz , 181 AD3d 646 , 648; US Bank, N.A. v Cherubin , 141 AD3d 514, 516 ). "'A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering a complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must show both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense'" ( Marquez v GSB Supply, Inc , 240 AD3d 877 , 878, quoting 6 Crannell St., LLC v Urban Green Equities, LLC , 207 AD3d 603 , 604). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Bank of N.Y. Mellon v. Gaston
green
1 sentence2026Mellon v Gaston</i>, 241 AD3d 1242 , 1246). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Yurowitz
green
1 sentence2026Trust Co. v Yurowitz , 181 AD3d 646 , 648; US Bank, N.A. v Cherubin , 141 AD3d 514, 516 ). "'A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering a complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must show both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense'" ( Marquez v GSB Supply, Inc , 240 AD3d 877 , 878, quoting 6 Crannell St., LLC v Urban Green Equities, LLC , 207 AD3d 603 , 604). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Bedessee Imports, Inc. v. Najjar
green
1 sentence2026Here, Unity failed to establish a reasonable excuse for its default, since the only excuse it proffered was that it was not served with process ( see Bedessee Imports, Inc. v Najjar , 170 AD3d 640 , 641; Indymac Fed. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
TD Bank, N.A. v. Turbo Group, Inc.
green
1 sentence2026Contrary to the defendant's contention, her daughter's affidavit was insufficient to rebut the presumption of proper service arising from the process server's affidavit of service (<i>see TD Bank, N.A. v Turbo Group, Inc.</i>, 226 AD3d 1058 , 1059).</p> <p>The Supreme Court also properly determined that the defendant was not entitled to vacate her default in answering the complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Eliacin
green
1 sentence2025Here, the Supreme Court determined that the defendants failed to demonstrate a reasonable excuse for their default in answering the complaint, and this Court affirmed that determination, thus constituting the law of the case ( see Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v Archibald , 211 AD3d 1081, 1082 ; Wells Fargo v Eliacin , 206 AD3d 950 ). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Skyline Agency, Inc. v. Ambrose Coppotelli, Inc.
green
1 sentence2025"An appearance by a defendant in an action is deemed to be the equivalent of personal service of a summons upon him [or her], and therefore confers personal jurisdiction over him [or her], unless he [or she] asserts an objection to jurisdiction either by way of motion or in his [or her] answer" ( Skyline Agency, Inc. v Coppotelli , 117 AD2d 135, 140 ; see CPLR 320). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Archibald
green
1 sentence2025Here, the Supreme Court determined that the defendants failed to demonstrate a reasonable excuse for their default in answering the complaint, and this Court affirmed that determination, thus constituting the law of the case ( see Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v Archibald , 211 AD3d 1081, 1082 ; Wells Fargo v Eliacin , 206 AD3d 950 ). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Turner v. Sideris
green
1 sentence2022"Ordinarily, a process server's affidavit of service establishes a prima facie case as to the method of service and, thus, gives rise to a presumption of proper service" ( Turner v Sideris , 187 AD3d 963, 963 ; see U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff , 205 AD3d 963 ). "'To be entitled to vacatur of a default judgment and dismissal of a complaint under CPLR 5015(a)(4), a defendant must overcome the presumption raised by the process server's affidavit of service'" ( U.S. Bank N.A. v Rauff , 205 AD3d at 964-965, quoting Machovec v Svoboda , 120 AD3d 772, 773 ; see HMC Assets, LLC v Dhanani , 173 AD3d 700 , 70 | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Garcia v. City of New York
green
1 sentence2022Law office failure may be accepted as a reasonable excuse in the exercise of the court's sound discretion ( see Garcia v City of New York , 189 AD3d 788 , 789; Bank of N.Y. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Board of Mgrs. of Harborview Condominium v. Goodman
neutral
1 sentence2022Co. , 200 AD3d 890, 891 ; see Berganza v Pecora , 192 AD3d 743 ; Board of Mgrs. of Harborview Condominium v Goodman , 189 AD3d 1529, 1530-1531 ). "'Whether there is a reasonable excuse for a default is a discretionary, sui generis determination to be made by the court based on all relevant factors, including the extent of the delay, whether there has been prejudice to the opposing party, whether there has been willfulness, and the strong public policy in favor of resolving cases on the merits'" ( Mtag Cust for Mtag Caz Cr. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. v. Quinones
green
1 sentence2022Trust Co. v Quinones , 114 AD3d 719 , 719). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
LaSalle Bank National Ass'n v. Calle
green
1 sentence2022A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering the complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must demonstrate a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense to the action ( see LaSalle Bank N.A. v Calle , 153 AD3d 801, 802 ; Miller v Mack , 90 AD3d 1003 ). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Miller v. Mack
neutral
1 sentence2022A defendant seeking to vacate a default in answering the complaint pursuant to CPLR 5015(a)(1) must demonstrate a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense to the action ( see LaSalle Bank N.A. v Calle , 153 AD3d 801, 802 ; Miller v Mack , 90 AD3d 1003 ). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Harcztark v. Drive Variety, Inc. green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| HSBC Bank USA, National Ass'n v. Lafazan green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v. Benitez green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| U.S. Bank National Ass'n v. Slavinski green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| U.S. Bank N.A. v. Crawford green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| Piton v. Cribb green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Forward Door of New York, Inc. v. Forlader green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Shawn Ting Scheu v. Fan Ru Tseng green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Sicurelli v. Sicurelli green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| De La Barrera v. Handler green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Taylor v. Saal neutral | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.