Since there was no satisfactory excuse for the default and no showing of a meritorious defense, the motion to open the default was properly denied. Irrespective of whether a default occurs before or after joinder of issue, the party seeking to be relieved therefrom must show not only that the default was the result of mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect but also that he has a meritorious...
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