Appellate Division, Second Department · September 2, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05179
Morgan v McLeod
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05179
Holding The Appellate Division affirmed the denial of the plaintiff’s motion to extend the time to serve the summons and complaint. The court found that the plaintiff failed to demonstrate reasonable diligence in attempting service or that an extension was warranted in the interest of justice.
The court’s words
the plaintiff failed to demonstrate reasonable diligence in attempting service
2026 NY Slip Op 05179, at the official text
the plaintiff failed to demonstrate that an extension of time to serve the defendants was warranted in the interest of justice
2026 NY Slip Op 05179, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 2, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05179 |
| Area of law | Civil Procedure |
| Week | Week ending September 5, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05179 |
| Publication status | Slip opinions are uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. |
| Source feed | New York slip opinion page |
| Law Watch record id | 341 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Morgan v McLeod, 2026 NY Slip Op 05179 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 2, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05179/
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