On a motion for leave to enter a default judgment against a defendant based on the failure to answer or appear, the plaintiff must submit proof of service of the summons and complaint, proof of the facts constituting the cause of action, and proof of the defendant's default. In order to defeat a facially sufficient CPLR 3215 motion, a defendant must show either that there was no default, or that he had a reasonable excuse for his delay and a potentially meritorious defense.
Bank of N.Y. Mellon v. Lee, NY Slip Op 00392 (2d Dep't January 26, 2022)
