April 25, 2024

CPLR 3215(c).

The motion  to vacate the judgment and dismiss the action against defendan-borrower as abandoned is granted. Plaintiff did not commence proceedings for entry of a judgment within one year of default, but waited almost four years to seek a default judgment, and it fails to provide sufficient cause for the delay.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Gwebu, NY Slip Op 02160 (1st Dep't April 23, 2024)

Here is the decision.

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