Appellate Division, Second Department · September 16, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05345
U.S. Bank Natl. Assn. v McKenzie
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05345
Holding The appeal is dismissed because the appellant failed to assemble a proper record on appeal. The record was inadequate for meaningful appellate review due to the omission of all relevant papers before the Supreme Court on the cross-motion for leave to renew.
The court’s words
It is the obligation of the appellant to assemble a proper record on appeal
2026 NY Slip Op 05345, at the official text
Appeals that are not based upon complete and proper records must be dismissed
2026 NY Slip Op 05345, at the official text
Here, the record is inadequate for meaningful appellate review
2026 NY Slip Op 05345, at the official text
Since these omissions have rendered meaningful appellate review virtually impossible, the appeal must be dismissed
2026 NY Slip Op 05345, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | September 16, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05345 |
| Area of law | Civil Procedure |
| Week | Week ending September 19, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05345 |
| 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 | 610 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, U.S. Bank Natl. Assn. v McKenzie, 2026 NY Slip Op 05345 (Appellate Division, Second Department, September 16, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05345/
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