December 9, 2021

CPLR 5015(a)(4).

Although a party moving to vacate a default must normally demonstrate a reasonable excuse and a meritorious defense, the movant is relieved of that obligation when lack of personal jurisdiction is asserted as the ground for vacatur.

Bank of N.Y. v. Dutan, NY Slip Op 06668 (2d Dep't December 1, 2021)

Here is the decision.