Jessie D Bonaros

May 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal

When viewed in its proper context, tolling prejudgment interest is contrary to the plain language of CPLR 5001(a), legislative intent and Court of Appeals precedent.

By Adam M. Swanson and Jessie D. Bonaros

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March 20, 2019 | New York Law Journal

In 'Bank of New York Mellon v. Dieudonne', the Appellate Division, Second Department determined that a mortgage is accelerated by the filing of a complaint to foreclose the mortgage with an election to accelerate. This is true even though a provision in the mortgage preserves the borrower's right to make installment payments rather than the full debt. The decision will reverberate nationally and through New York.

By Adam M. Swanson and Jessie D. Bonaros

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