CPLR 2005 · Article 20. Mistakes, Defects, Irregularities and Extensions of Time
Excusable delay or default
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§ 2005. Excusable delay or default. Upon an application satisfying the requirements of subdivision (d) of section 3012 or subdivision (a) of rule 5015, the court shall not, as a matter of law, be precluded from exercising its discretion in the interests of justice to excuse delay or default resulting from law office failure.
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/CVP2005
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