Gonzales v. Treppiedi

Default may be excused upon a showing of a meritorious defense and a justifiable excuse for the delay or the default (see, Barasch v Micucci, 49 NY2d 594, 599; Kyriacopoulos v Mendon Leasing Corp., 216 AD2d 532; Korea Exch. Bank v Attilio, 186 AD2d 634). The physician’s affidavit in this case established that the respondents have a meritorious defense against the plaintiff’s claim. Moreover, the determination of *588what constitutes a reasonable excuse lies in the sound discretion of the court (see, Barasch v Micucci, supra, at 599; Bardales v Blades, 191 AD2d 667, 668; 38 Holding Corp. v City of…