So a plaintiff obtains a default judgment against a defendant on a promissory note case. Defendant fails to appear or defend. On a motion to enter the default pursuant to CPLR 3215, one would assume ...

A promissory note, in its simplest form, is an instrument by which a Borrower (the Maker) acknowledges its obligation to repay the Lender (the Payee). Historically, Lenders required Borrowers to enter ...

'Greenleaf' presents a clear framework for alleging, and demonstrating, a bona fide defense to the enforceability of a promissory note by establishing, through parole evidence, that the actual intent ...

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A recent opinion out of the Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal makes clear that the failure of a lender or its successor in interest to introduce and authenticate original promissory notes at ...

A promissory note is a type of negotiable instrument that's similar to a common law contract. Basically, it is a promise to pay a certain amount to the holder of the note, according to certain terms, ...

Cash might be considered king, but it isn’t realistic to pay cash for every purchase in your life, such as buying a home or paying for a large renovation project. When buying a house, you may want to ...