A defendant who appears in an action is entitled to at least five days notice of the time and place of a motion, including motions for leave to enter a default judgment. Failure to provide the required notice is a jurisdictional defect that deprives the court of the authority to entertain the motion.
Amaral v. Smithtown News, Inc., NY Slip Op 04122 (2d Dep't May 29, 2019)
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