The Second Department, on the other hand, requires a meritorious defense.
HSBC Bank USA, N.A. v Donaldson, 2020 NY Slip Op 01581 [1st Dept. 2020]
Contrary to defendant’s contention, since plaintiff moved pursuant to CPLR 3012(d), no showing of a meritorious defense was required.
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