Sign In
Events
Newsletters
Search

Close

Close Search

Cancel

SEARCH
MY LAW.COMNEW

3343 Decatur Ave. LLC v. Rios

Second Motion for Default Judgment Denied as Complaint Still Defective on Its Face

X

Thank you for sharing!

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided.

BACKGROUND

*1 This action was commenced by Plaintiff against Defendant pursuant to a summons and complaint seeking use and occupancy arising out of the Defendant’s alleged occupancy of Apt. C at 3343 Decatur Avenue, Bronx, New York 10467 (Subject Premises).The summons and “endorsed”1 complaint were filed April 18, 2017. Proof of service was filed with the court on May18, 2017.Defendant failed to appear or answer and on December 15, 2017, Plaintiff moved for a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 3215. On December 15, 2017, the motion was denied by this Court pursuant to a decision and order which provided:“The complaint is defective on its face. This is the same type of defect from the same firm addressed in a prior decision issued by this court. Counsel is cautioned to take greater care in the future in reviewing such documents before making such submissions to the court.”On January 26, 2018, Plaintiff again moved for a default judgment. The motion was adjourned to February 26, 2018. Defendant failed to appear and the motion was submitted on default.

Trending Stories

 
Reprints & Licensing
Mentioned in a Law.com story?

License our industry-leading legal content to extend your thought leadership and build your brand.

LEARN MORE

More From ALM

Premium Subscription
With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Team Accounts
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Bundle Subscriptions
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
Go to CLE Center
British Legal Awards 2024
November 27, 2024
London

Celebrating achievement, excellence, and innovation in the legal profession in the UK.


Learn More
GlobeSt. Healthcare Real Estate 2024
December 02, 2024 - December 03, 2024
Scottsdale, AZ

Join the industry's top owners, investors, developers, brokers and financiers for the real estate healthcare event of the year!


Learn More
ThinkAdvisor LUMINARIES Awards 2024
December 11, 2024
Las Vegas, NV

This event shines a spotlight on how individuals and firms are changing the investment advisory industry where it matters most.


Learn More
Go to Events Go to Webcasts
FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER VACANCY MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER VACANCY MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA Refer to: www.ca3.uscourts.gov for detailed announcement...


Apply Now ›
BUSINESS LITIGATION ASSOCIATE -- BOSTON, MA

The Business Litigation Group of the Boston office of McCarter & English seeks a litigation associate with 3-5 years of business litigat...


Apply Now ›
TRUSTS & ESTATES ATTORNEY

McCarter and English is actively seeking a trusts and estates associate for our Newark, NJ office with 3-5 years of experience in estate pla...


Apply Now ›
Go to Lawjobs