Practice point: A plaintiff may seek leave to enter a default judgment when a defendant has failed to appear within the time required, pursuant to CPLR 3215(a).
Students should note that there is no requirement, statutory or otherwise, that an answer must be filed with the clerk in order for a defendant to appear in an action.
Case: Goonan v. New York City Transit Authority, NY Slip Op 04742 (2d Dept. 2010)
Here is the opinion
Tomorrow's issue: Corporations.
