April 24, 2025

Vacating a default judgment.

Defendant's affidavit denying notice of the defect that allegedly caused plaintiff's injury shows a meritorious defense as to the motion to vacate the default judgment, given the preference for determining actions on the merits.

Corley v. 337 W. 138 St. Holdings, LLC, NY Slip Op 02298 (1st Dep't April 22, 2025)

Here is the decision.