O'Neil v. City of New York

*31OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

Judgment unanimously reversed without costs, orders dated April 25, 2002 vacated and defendant’s motions to dismiss the actions granted.

Plaintiffs initially commenced the present litigation as two small claims actions seeking $3,000, each representing “monies arising out of defective services rendered.” Motions to dismiss the actions were denied, by orders dated April 25, 2002, and, subsequently, the actions were consolidated and transferred to the Civil Court day part. Defendant City of New York failed to appear for trial, and a “decision and judgment” was…