CPLR § 317 Blogs

Facing a wage garnishment or bank restraint based on a default judgment? New York law provides multiple, distinct paths to seek vacatur—but the requirements differ materially depending on the statute ...

Standing Requirements in Student Loan Litigation The doctrine of standing serves as a jurisdictional prerequisite that every plaintiff must satisfy before proceeding with litigation. In the context of ...

Receive notice of a wage garnishment? Is your bank account frozen? 8 Points to Cover in Your Motion to Vacate a Default Judgment Although both statutes (CPLR §§ 5015 and 317) may not explicitly ...

Countering Default Judgments: Your Guide to Challenging Improper Service If you weren’t properly served with the summons and complaint, you can challenge the judgment by showing lack of personal ...

Understanding Time Limits for Challenging a New York Judgment When seeking to vacate a judgment, consider four key subsections of CPLR § 5015: Excusable default Newly discovered evidence Fraud, ...