Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
A party seeking to vacate a default must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a meritorious claim or defense. The determination of what constitutes a reasonable excuse for a default lies within the sound discretion of the court. The appellant did not demonstrate a reasonable excuse for the default or a meritorious defense to the claim. Thus, the Supreme Court...
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