Appellate Division, Second Department · October 14, 2026 · 2026 NY Slip Op 05947
Majid v Manna
Read the official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05947
Holding The court affirmed the denial of the defendant’s motion to vacate a default judgment because the plaintiff’s affidavit of service established a prima facie case of proper service that the defendant failed to rebut. Additionally, the defendant failed to proffer a reasonable excuse for her default in answering the complaint.
The court’s words
a process server's affidavit of service establishes a prima facie case as to the method of service
2026 NY Slip Op 05947, at the official text
she failed to submit an affidavit with factual specificity and detail sufficient to rebut the presumption of proper service
2026 NY Slip Op 05947, at the official text
must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and a potentially meritorious defense to the action
2026 NY Slip Op 05947, at the official text
| Court | Appellate Division, Second Department |
|---|---|
| Decided | October 14, 2026 |
| Citation | 2026 NY Slip Op 05947 |
| Area of law | Civil Procedure |
| Week | Week ending October 17, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 2026 NY Slip Op 05947 |
| 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 | 1184 |
| Related records | Majid v Manna, 2026 NY Slip Op 05946 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, Majid v Manna, 2026 NY Slip Op 05947 (Appellate Division, Second Department, October 14, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/2026-ny-slip-op-05947/
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