Section 1402. Default judgment  


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  • A judgment by default may be entered as provided in CPLR § 3215.
        A  summons  stating  the  amount  for  which  the  plaintiff will take
      judgment if the defendant fails to appear and answer, and  containing  a
      statement  of  the  nature  and  substance  of the cause of action, or a
      summons accompanied by a formal complaint, shall be deemed "the  summons
      and the complaints" referred to in subdivision (e) of said section.