Simpson v. Mal Service Corp.

Order, Supreme Court, New York County (David B. Saxe, J.), entered on or about April 26, 1993, which denied respondent’s motion to vacate a default judgment confirming an arbitration award for interest on a prior award, unanimously reversed, on the law, the motion is granted and the petition dismissed, with costs.

Vacatur of a default judgment requires a showing of reasonable excuse for the default and a meritorious defense (Du-Art Film Labs. v Wharton Intl. Films, 91 AD2d 572, 573). Respondent met both requirements. The original arbitration award (principal and attorney fees) in the amount of…