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Federal Natl. Mtge. Assn. v Gooch 2026 NY Slip Op 05165 September 2, 2026 Appellate Division, Second Department Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This decision is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the Official Reports. Federal National Mortgage Association, respondent, v Mercedes Gooch, appellant, et al., defendants. Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department Decided on September