Case ID: ad3d_101/html/0515-01.html
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Lynn & Cahill, LLP, Respondent, v Nadine Witkin, Appellant.
    [954 NYS2d 879]
   In response to plaintiffs motion for a default judgment, defendant failed to provide a reasonable excuse for failing to file an answer (see e.g. Toure v Harrison, 6 AD3d 270, 271 [1st Dept 2004]). Rather, the record suggests that defendant’s inaction constituted a tactical decision on the part of herself and counsel. Nor did defendant demonstrate a meritorious defense to the action.

We have considered defendant’s remaining contentions and find them unavailing. Concur — Tom, J.P., Sweeny, Moskowitz, Renwick and Clark, JJ.