Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
In August 2018, the plaintiff commenced this action pursuant to RPAPL 1501(4) to cancel and discharge of record a mortgage held by the defendant. Prior to answering the complaint, the defendant moved pursuant to CPLR 3211(a)(1) to dismiss the complaint. However, the defendant failed to appear in court on the return date and the motion was marked off the calendar. Thereafter, the defendant moved, in effect, to vacate...
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