Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
In order to vacate the dismissal in this case and restore the action to the trial calendar, it was necessary for the plaintiff to demonstrate the merits of the action, a reasonable excuse for the delay, the absence of an intent to abandon the matter, and the lack of prejudice to the nonmoving party (see, Civello v Grossman,
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