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 that without opposition, judgment would be entered for the amount of the loans.  Interestingly, that’s not quite what happened

Diamonds are nothing more than chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs,” said Malcom Forbes.  An industry that generates over $13 billion annually, diamonds are considered one of the world’s major natural resources.  Critical to the integrity of the market are reports or certificates that grade the quality of the stones