N.Y. Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 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.

Source: Section 2005 — Excusable delay or default, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CVP/2005 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jan. 31, 2026).

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