A party seeking to vacate a default is required to demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense. The determination of what constitutes a reasonable excuse lies within the sound discretion of the trial court. In making its determination, the court may excuse default resulting from law office failure, pursuant to CPLR 2005.
Selene Fin., L.P. v. Beltran, NY Slip Op 06230 (2d Dep't December 11, 2024)
