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reasonable excuse claim in New York

69 New York opinions name it 5 courts 1990–2026 32 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.

Followed or applied (39)

CaseFollowedCited
Ki Tae Kim v. Bishopgreen
nyappdiv · 2017 · cited in 8 New York opinions naming this issue, 2018–2024
2 sentences

2024"A court has the discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation, although mere neglect is not a reasonable excuse" (Matter of Castellotti v Castellotti, 165 AD3d 926 [2d Dept 2018], citing Ki Tae Kim v. Bishop, 156 AD3d 776, 777 [2d Dept 2017]).

2023The court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim "is supported by a detailed and credible explanation of the default at issue" ( Ki Tae Kim v Bishop , 156 AD3d 776, 777 ; see U.S. Bank N.A. v Stathakis , 202 AD3d 1026, 1026 ; Bank of Am., N.A. v Murjani , 199 AD3d 630, 631 ).

48
Rivera-Guallpa v. County of Nassaugreen
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2011
2 sentences

2011While the petitioner’s excuse for her failure to serve a timely notice of claim is not reasonable (see Matter of Baglivi v Town of Southold, 301 AD2d 597, 598 [2003]), where there is actual notice and absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim (see Matter of Brownstein v Incorporated Vil. of Hempstead, 52 AD3d 507, 510 [2008]; Matter of Rivera-Guallpa v County of Nassau, 40 AD3d 1001, 1002 [2007]; Gibbs v City of New York, 22 AD3d at 720 ).

2009Finally, where there is actual notice and an absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim (see Brownstein v Incorporated Vil. of Hempstead, 52 AD3d at 510 ; Matter of Rivera Guallpa v County of Nassau, 40 AD3d 1001, 1002 [2007]; Gibbs v City of New York, 22 AD3d at 720 ).

44
Bank of N.Y. Mellon Trust Co. N.A. v. Hsugreen
nyappdiv · 2022 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2025
2 sentences

2025Mellon Trust Co. N.A. v Hsu , 204 AD3d 874, 876 ). "'However, law office failure should not be excused . . . where allegations of law office failure are vague, conclusory, and unsubstantiated'" ( id. , quoting Glukhman v Bay 49th St.

2025Mellon Trust Co. N.A. v Hsu , 204 AD3d 874, 876 ). "'However, law office failure should not be excused . . . where allegations of law office failure are vague, conclusory, and unsubstantiated'" ( id. , quoting Glukhman v Bay 49th St.

24
Bank of Am., N.A. v. Murjanigreen
nyappdiv · 2021 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2025
2 sentences

2025"A 'court has discretion to accept law office [*2]failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation'" ( Guilfoyl v Watts , 212 AD3d 785, 786 , quoting Bank of Am., N.A. v Murjani , 199 AD3d 630, 631 [citation omitted]; see Ferreira v Singh , 176 AD3d 782 , 784).

2024"A 'court has [the] discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation'" ( Guilfoyl v Watts , 212 AD3d 785, 786 , quoting Bank of Am., N.A. v Murjani , 199 AD3d 630, 631 [citation omitted]; see Ferreira v Singh , 176 AD3d at 784).

23
Allano v. Olivagreen
nyappdiv · 2008 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2009–2015
2 sentences

2015Moreover, the petitioner established a lack of substantial prejudice to the City’s ability to defend the claim (see Matter of Brownstein v Incorporated Vil. of Hempstead, 52 AD3d 507, 510 [2008]). “[W]here there is actual notice and an absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim” (Erichson v City of Poughkeepsie Police Dept., 66 AD3d at 821 ).

2011While the petitioner’s excuse for her failure to serve a timely notice of claim is not reasonable (see Matter of Baglivi v Town of Southold, 301 AD2d 597, 598 [2003]), where there is actual notice and absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim (see Matter of Brownstein v Incorporated Vil. of Hempstead, 52 AD3d 507, 510 [2008]; Matter of Rivera-Guallpa v County of Nassau, 40 AD3d 1001, 1002 [2007]; Gibbs v City of New York, 22 AD3d at 720 ).

23
LaSalle Bank, N.A. v. LoRussogreen
nyappdiv · 2017 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024"Conclusory and unsubstantiated allegations of law office failure are not sufficient" ( Nationstar Mtge., LLC v Ramnarine , 172 AD3d 886 , 886 [2d Dept 2018]), quoting LaSalle Bank, N.A. v LoRusso , 155 AD3d 706, 707 [2d Dept 2017].

2024"Conclusory and unsubstantiated allegations of law office failure are not sufficient" ( Nationstar Mtge., LLC v Ramnarine , 172 AD3d 886 , 886 [2d Dept 2018]), quoting LaSalle Bank, N.A. v LoRusso , 155 AD3d 706, 707 [2d Dept 2017].

22
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v. Josephgreen
nyappdiv · 2022 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024The court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is "supported by a detailed and credible explanation" of the default at issue ( Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v Hakim , —NYS3d—, 2024 NY Slip Op 04479, *1 [2d Dept 2024], citing HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v Joseph , 209 AD3d 633, 634 [2d Dept 2022]; see CPLR 2005].

2024The court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is "supported by a detailed and credible explanation" of the default at issue ( Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v Hakim , —NYS3d—, 2024 NY Slip Op 04479, *1 [2d Dept 2024], citing HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v Joseph , 209 AD3d 633, 634 [2d Dept 2022]; see CPLR 2005].

22
Pawoor Kim v. Xin Chengreen
nyappdiv · 2020 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2024
2 sentences

2024"The determination of what constitutes a reasonable excuse lies within the Supreme Court's discretion, and the court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation of the default at issue" ( Pawoor Kim v Xin Chen , 189 AD3d 1061, 1062 [internal quotation marks omitted]).

2022"The determination of what constitutes a reasonable excuse lies within the Supreme Court's discretion, and the court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation of the default at issue" ( Pawoor Kim v Xin Chen , 189 AD3d at 1062 [internal quotation marks omitted]).

22
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Hakimgreen
nyappdiv · 2024 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024The court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is "supported by a detailed and credible explanation" of the default at issue ( Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v Hakim , —NYS3d—, 2024 NY Slip Op 04479, *1 [2d Dept 2024], citing HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v Joseph , 209 AD3d 633, 634 [2d Dept 2022]; see CPLR 2005].

2024The court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is "supported by a detailed and credible explanation" of the default at issue ( Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v Hakim , —NYS3d—, 2024 NY Slip Op 04479, *1 [2d Dept 2024], citing HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v Joseph , 209 AD3d 633, 634 [2d Dept 2022]; see CPLR 2005].

22
Nationstar Mtge., LLC v. Mandelgreen
nyappdiv · 2022 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023The court "has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation of the default at issue" ( Ki Tae Kim v Bishop , 156 AD3d at 777 [citation omitted]; see Nationstar Mtge., LLC v Mandel , 208 AD3d 668, 669 ).

2023The court "has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation of the default at issue" ( Ki Tae Kim v Bishop , 156 AD3d at 777 [citation omitted]; see Nationstar Mtge., LLC v Mandel , 208 AD3d 668, 669 ).

22
Swensen v. MV Transportation, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020"The determination of what constitutes a reasonable excuse lies within the Supreme Court's discretion, and the Supreme Court has the discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation of the default or defaults at issue" ( Swensen v MV Transp., Inc ., 89 AD3d 924, 925 [citations and internal quotation marks omitted]).

2014“The determination of what constitutes a reasonable excuse lies within the Supreme Court’s discretion, and the Supreme Court has the discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation of the default or defaults at issue” (Swensen v MV Transp., Inc., 89 AD3d 924, 925 [2011] [internal quotation marks and citations omitted]).

22
Goldstein v. Meadows Redevelopment Co Owners Corp. Igreen
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012A court may, in its discretion, accept a claim of law office failure as satisfying the reasonable excuse requirement (see CPLR 2005; Goldstein Meadows Redevelopment Co Owners Corp. I, 46 AD3d 509, 511 [2007]).

2012A court may, in its discretion, accept a claim of law office failure as satisfying the reasonable excuse requirement (see CPLR 2005; Goldstein Meadows Redevelopment Co Owners Corp. I, 46 AD3d 509, 511 [2007]).

22
Erichson v. City of Poughkeepsie Police Departmentgreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 4 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2020
2 sentences

2020Dist. , 28 NY3d at 466 ). "[W]here there is actual notice and an absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim" ( Erichson v City of Poughkeepsie Police Dept. , 66 AD3d 820, 821 ; see Matter of John P. v Plainedge Union Free Sch.

2018Given the petitioner's infancy, the school district's actual notice, and the absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim ( see Matter of Jaffier v City of New York, 148 AD3d 1021, 1023 ; Erichson v City of Poughkeepsie Police Dept., 66 AD3d 820, 821 ).

14
Hudson City Sav. Bank v. Augustingreen
nyappdiv · 2021 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2021–2022
2 sentences

2022Bank v Augustin , 191 AD3d 774, 775 ). "[M]ere neglect is not a reasonable excuse" ( Hudson City Sav.

2022Bank v Augustin , 191 AD3d 774 ). "[M]ere neglect is not a reasonable excuse" ( Hudson City Sav.

13
Vasquez v. City of Newburghgreen
nyappdiv · 2006 · cited in 3 New York opinions naming this issue, 2010–2014
2 sentences

2014Furthermore, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim where, as here, there is actual notice and an absence of prejudice (see Matter of Joy v County of Suffolk, 89 AD3d at 1027 ; Matter of Vasquez v City of Newburgh, 35 AD3d at 623-624 ).

2014Furthermore, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim where, as here, there is actual notice and an absence of prejudice (see Matter of Joy v County of Suffolk, 89 AD3d at 1027 ; Matter of Vasquez v City of Newburgh, 35 AD3d at 623-624 ).

13
Rodriguez v. Westchester Med. Ctr. (WMC)green
nyappdiv · 2021 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025Ctr. [WMC] , 196 AD3d at 660-661 ; J.H. v New York City Health & Hosps.

2025Ctr. [WMC] , 196 AD3d at 660-661; J.H. v New York City Health & Hosps.

12
Montero v. New York City Health & Hospitals Corp.green
nyappdiv · 2005 · cited in 2 New York opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2009Corp., 17 AD3d 550 [2005]; Matter of Hendershot v Westchester Med.

2008Corp., 17 AD3d 550, 550-551 [2005]; Matter of Hendershot v Westchester Med.

12
Chowdhury v. Weldongreen
nyappdiv · 2020 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
Cusumano v. Riley Land Surveyors, LLPgreen
nyappdiv · 2020 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
U.S. Bank N.A. v. Stathakisgreen
nyappdiv · 2022 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Muhammed v. Federal Express Corp.green
nyappdiv · 2021 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Bank of Am., N.A. v. Russellgreen
nyappdiv · 2021 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Thomas v. Avalon Gardens Rehabilitation & Health Care Centergreen
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Horio Realty Corp. v. Hunts Point Flower Mkt., Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2020 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
11
Remote Meter Technology of NY, Inc. v. Aris Realty Corp.green
nyappdiv · 2011 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Dobbyn-Blackmore v. City of New Yorkgreen
nyappdiv · 2014 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital v. Cannon Design, Inc.green
nyappdiv · 2012 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Keller v. Merchant Capital Portfolios, LLCgreen
nyappdiv · 2013 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Henry v. Kuvekegreen
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Santiago v. New York City Health & Hospitals Corp.green
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Keybank, USA, NA v. Government Employees Insurancegreen
nyappdiv · 2007 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Callaghan v. Curtisgreen
nyappdiv · 2008 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
Roussodimou v. Zafiriadisgreen
nyappdiv · 1997 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
11
In re Mary Veronica R. Suffolk County Department of Social Servicesgreen
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Robertson v. New York City Housing Authoritygreen
nyappdiv · 1997 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Baglivi v. Town of Southoldgreen
nyappdiv · 2003 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Formisano v. Eastchester Union Free School Districtgreen
nyappdiv · 2009 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Doukas v. East Meadow Union Free School Districtgreen
nyappdiv · 1992 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Hartford Insurance of Midwest v. Creinisgreen
nyappdiv · 2004 · cited in 1 New York opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (36)

CaseCitedYears
OneWest Bank, FSB v. Singer green
nyappdiv · 2017
2 sentences

2022"Although a court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation of the default at issue, [*2]'mere neglect is not a reasonable excuse'" ( Matthews v Vivero , 189 AD3d 1389, 1390 , quoting OneWest Bank, FSB v Singer , 153 AD3d 714, 716 ).

2020Although a court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation of the default at issue, "mere neglect is not a reasonable excuse" ( OneWest Bank, FSB v Singer , 153 AD3d 714, 716 ).

72018–2025
Joy v. County of Suffolk green
nyappdiv · 2011
2 sentences

2025Auth. , 226 AD3d at 898). "[W]here there is actual notice and absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim" ( Matter of Joy v County of Suffolk , 89 AD3d 1025, 1027 ; see Matter of Guerre v New York City Tr.

2024A petitioner's lack of a reasonable excuse for the delay in serving a timely notice of claim is "not necessarily fatal" to an application for leave to serve late notice ( Matter of Johnson v County of Suffolk , 167 AD3d 742 , 745 [internal quotation marks omitted]). "[W]here there is actual notice and absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim" ( Matter of Joy v County of Suffolk , 89 AD3d 1025, 1027 ).

52014–2025
Putney v. Pearlman neutral
nyappdiv · 1994
2 sentences

2009A court may, in its discretion, accept a claim of law office failure as satisfying the reasonable excuse requirement (see CPLR 2005; Putney v Pearlman, 203 AD2d 333 [1994]; Vierya v Briggs & Stratton Corp., 166 AD2d 645 [1990]).

2000A court may, in its discretion, accept a claim of law office failure as satisfying the reasonable-excuse requirement (see, Putney v Pearlman, supra; CPLR 2005).

41996–2009
Gibbs v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 2005
2 sentences

2011While the petitioner’s excuse for her failure to serve a timely notice of claim is not reasonable (see Matter of Baglivi v Town of Southold, 301 AD2d 597, 598 [2003]), where there is actual notice and absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim (see Matter of Brownstein v Incorporated Vil. of Hempstead, 52 AD3d 507, 510 [2008]; Matter of Rivera-Guallpa v County of Nassau, 40 AD3d 1001, 1002 [2007]; Gibbs v City of New York, 22 AD3d at 720 ).

2009Finally, where there is actual notice and an absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim (see Brownstein v Incorporated Vil. of Hempstead, 52 AD3d at 510 ; Matter of Rivera Guallpa v County of Nassau, 40 AD3d 1001, 1002 [2007]; Gibbs v City of New York, 22 AD3d at 720 ).

32008–2011
Vierya v. Briggs & Stratton Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1990
2 sentences

2010It is also settled law that, under CPLR 2005 and supporting case law, a court may, in its discretion, accept a claim of law office failure as satisfying the reasonable excuse requirement (see CPLR 2005; Vierya v Briggs & Stratton Corp., 166 AD2d 645 [1990]; Searing v Anand, 127 AD2d 582 [1987]; Alternative Automotive v Mowbray, 101 AD2d 715 [1984]).

2009A court may, in its discretion, accept a claim of law office failure as satisfying the reasonable excuse requirement (see CPLR 2005; Putney v Pearlman, 203 AD2d 333 [1994]; Vierya v Briggs & Stratton Corp., 166 AD2d 645 [1990]).

31994–2010
Guilfoyl v. Watts green
nyappdiv · 2023
2 sentences

2025"A 'court has discretion to accept law office [*2]failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation'" ( Guilfoyl v Watts , 212 AD3d 785, 786 , quoting Bank of Am., N.A. v Murjani , 199 AD3d 630, 631 [citation omitted]; see Ferreira v Singh , 176 AD3d 782 , 784).

2024"A 'court has [the] discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation'" ( Guilfoyl v Watts , 212 AD3d 785, 786 , quoting Bank of Am., N.A. v Murjani , 199 AD3d 630, 631 [citation omitted]; see Ferreira v Singh , 176 AD3d at 784).

22024–2025
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Baptiste green
nyappdiv · 2020
2 sentences

2025Here, while the Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in determining that the defendants proffered a reasonable excuse for their default due to the law office failure of their attorney ( see JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v Baptiste , 188 AD3d 848, 850 ), the court improvidently exercised its discretion in vacating the defendants' default because they failed to establish a reasonable excuse for the more than six-year delay in cross-moving to vacate the clerk's judgment ( see Cho v Ibrahina , 229 AD3d 610 , 611; Chowdhury v Weldon , 185 AD3d at 650 ).

2021"Such a motion is addressed to the sound discretion of the motion court" ( JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v Baptiste , 188 AD3d 848, 850 ). "'The court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where the claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation of the default,' but [c]onclusory and unsubstantiated allegations of law office failure are not sufficient. [M]ere neglect is not a reasonable excuse" ( Hudson City Sav.

22021–2025
Newcomb v. Middle Country Central School District green
ny · 2016
2 sentences

2020Dist. , 28 NY3d at 466 ). "[W]here there is actual notice and an absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim" ( Erichson v City of Poughkeepsie Police Dept. , 66 AD3d 820, 821 ; see Matter of John P. v Plainedge Union Free Sch.

2017Dist., 28 NY3d 455 [2016]). “[W]here there is actual notice and an absence of prejudice, the lack of a reasonable excuse will not bar the granting of leave to serve a late notice of claim” (Erichson v City of Poughkeepsie Police Dept., 66 AD3d 820, 821 [2009]).

22017–2020
Servilus v. Walcott green
nyappdiv · 2017
2 sentences

2019A court has the discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation, although mere neglect is not a reasonable excuse ( see Ki Tae Kim v Bishop , 156 AD3d 776, 777 ; Onewest Bank, FSB v Singer , 153 AD3d 714, 716 ; Servilus v Walcott , 148 AD3d 743 ).

2018A court has the discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse where that claim is supported by a detailed and credible explanation, although mere neglect is not a reasonable excuse ( see Ki Tae Kim v Bishop , 156 AD3d 776, 777 ; Onewest Bank, FSB v Singer , 153 AD3d 714, 716 ; Servilus v Walcott , 148 AD3d 743, 744 ).

22018–2019
Alternative Automotive, Inc. v. Mowbray green
nyappdiv · 1984
2 sentences

2010It is also settled law that, under CPLR 2005 and supporting case law, a court may, in its discretion, accept a claim of law office failure as satisfying the reasonable excuse requirement (see CPLR 2005; Vierya v Briggs & Stratton Corp., 166 AD2d 645 [1990]; Searing v Anand, 127 AD2d 582 [1987]; Alternative Automotive v Mowbray, 101 AD2d 715 [1984]).

1990A court may, in its discretion, accept a claim of law office failure as satisfying the reasonable excuse requirement (see, CPLR 2005; Searing v Anand, 127 AD2d 582 ; Alternative Automotive v Mowbray, 101 AD2d 715 ).

21990–2010
Searing v. Anand green
nyappdiv · 1987
2 sentences

2010It is also settled law that, under CPLR 2005 and supporting case law, a court may, in its discretion, accept a claim of law office failure as satisfying the reasonable excuse requirement (see CPLR 2005; Vierya v Briggs & Stratton Corp., 166 AD2d 645 [1990]; Searing v Anand, 127 AD2d 582 [1987]; Alternative Automotive v Mowbray, 101 AD2d 715 [1984]).

1990A court may, in its discretion, accept a claim of law office failure as satisfying the reasonable excuse requirement (see, CPLR 2005; Searing v Anand, 127 AD2d 582 ; Alternative Automotive v Mowbray, 101 AD2d 715 ).

21990–2010
Deutsche Bank, AG v. Vik green
nyappdiv · 2017
2 sentences

2026Corp. , 149 AD3d 600 [1st Dept 2017] [finding defendant's belief that he need not appear in court was unreasonable considering he was in receipt of various court documents relating to the matter over the course of three years]).

2026Corp. , 149 AD3d 600 [1st Dept 2017] [finding defendant's belief that he need not appear in court was unreasonable considering he was in receipt of various court documents relating to the matter over the course of three years]).

12026–2026
Kamil El-Deiry & Assoc. CPA, PLLC v. Excellent Home Care Servs., LLC green
nyappdiv · 2022
1 sentence

2025CPA, PLLC v Excellent Home Care Servs., LLC , 208 AD3d 1170, 1171 ).

12025–2025
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v. Hutchinson green
nyappdiv · 2023
12025–2025
Andersen v. Long Island Railroad green
ny · 1983
12025–2025
Ahmed v. New York City Health & Hosp. Corp. green
nyappdiv · 2022
12024–2024
Beach 28 RE, LLC v. Somra green
nyappdiv · 2023
12024–2024
Sanchez v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 2014
12024–2024
Russell v. Kadiwar neutral
nyappdiv · 2002
12024–2024
Young Su Hwangbo v. Nastro green
nyappdiv · 2017
12022–2022
Matthews v. Vivero green
nyappdiv · 2020
12022–2022
Sarcona v. J & J Air Container Station, Inc. neutral
nyappdiv · 2013
12022–2022
Hayden v. Vevante neutral
nyappdiv · 2020
12020–2020
Brunson v. New York City Health & Hospitals Corp. green
nyappdiv · 2016
12019–2019
Matter of Jaffier v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 2017
12018–2018
Bank of New York v. Young green
nyappdiv · 2014
12017–2017
Sugar Foods De Mexico v. Scientific Scents, LLC green
nyappdiv · 2011
12013–2013
Gibbs v. St. Barnabas Hospital green
ny · 2010
12013–2013
Mounsey v. City of New York green
nyappdiv · 2009
12011–2011
Billman v. Town of Deerpark green
nyappdiv · 2010
12011–2011
Lawrence v. Esplanade Gardens, Inc. green
nyappdiv · 1995
12006–2006
Kravtsov v. Wong neutral
nyappdiv · 2004
12006–2006
Labozzetta v. Fabbro green
nyappdiv · 2005
12006–2006
Astree v. New York City Transit Authority green
nyappdiv · 2006
12006–2006
O'Garro v. Brown green
nyappdiv · 2001
12006–2006
Fennell v. Mason green
nyappdiv · 1994
11996–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NY § N.Y. Insurance Law § 5102 (4)

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NY 69 (1990–2026) IL 2 (1982–1988) MN 2 (1987–2016)

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