A party seeking to vacate an order or judgment entered upon a default in opposing a motion must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious opposition to the motion, pursuant to CPLR 5015[a][1]. The court has discretion to accept law office failure as a reasonable excuse, pursuant to CPLR 2005, where there a detailed and credible explanation.
Black v. Taub, NY Slip Op 01177 (2d Dep't March 4, 2026)
