"Subject to the provisions of subdivision (c), an appearance of the defendant is equivalent to personal service of the summons upon [her], unless an objection to jurisdiction under paragraph eight of subdivision (a) of rule 3211 is asserted by motion or in the answer as provided in rule 3211" (CPLR 320[b]; see Urena v NYNEX, Inc.,
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