Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law and in the exercise of discretion, with costs, the motion is granted, the clerk's judgment is vacated, and the answer annexed to the defendant's motion papers is deemed served on the plaintiff.
A defendant seeking to vacate a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) must demonstrate a "reasonable excuse for its delay in appearing and answering the complaint and a meritorious defense to the action" (Eugene Di...
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