Pursuant to CPLR 320(b), a defendant's appearance is equivalent to personal service of the summons, unless the defendant objects by motion or in the answer. An attorney's appearance constitutes an appearance by the party for purposes of conferring jurisdiction.
Residential Credit Solutions, Inc. v. Guzman, NY Slip Op 09313 (2d Dep't December 24, 2019)
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