Mistakes.

Practice point: Pursuant to CPLR 5019(a), the court may cure any mistake, defect or irregularity in a judgment, including mathematical errors in calculation.

Student note: A judgment must conform strictly to the court's decision. Where there is an inconsistency between a judgment and the decision on which it is based, the decision controls.

Case: Berry v. Williams, NY Slip Op 06467 (2d Dept. 2011).

Here is the decision.

Tomorrow’s issue: Employment relationships.