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p. 983Jamie L. Richter, Respondent, v Elnora Dunlap et al., Appellants. [627 NYS2d 604]
Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion granted and complaint dismissed. Memorandum: Supreme Court erred in denying defen
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dants’ motion. Plaintiff failed to provide a sufficient excuse for her failure to file a note of issue within the 90-day demand period (see, Terry v Southern Container, 214 AD2d 983 [decided herewith]; Franck v CNY Anesthesia Group, 175 AD2d 605 ; MacLeod v Nolte, 106 AD2d 860 ; Barnard v Tops Friendly Mkts., 99 AD2d 654 ), and her attorney’s affidavit, which contained only conclusory allegations of merit, is insufficient to demonstrate a meritorious cause of action (see, Terry v Southern Container, supra; Freer v Black, 175 AD2d 577 , lv denied 78 NY2d 862 ; Zent v Board of Educ., 174 AD2d 1047 , 1048). (Appeal from Order of Supreme Court, Niagara County, Mintz, J.—Dismiss Complaint.) Present—Denman, P. J., Law-ton, Wesley, Balio and Davis, JJ.
Cases cited
- Freer v. Black 175 AD2d 577 p. 984
- Zent v. Board of Education of Cleveland Hill School District 174 AD2d 1047 at 1048 p. 984