Order entered on July 17, 1962, granting defendant's motion to vacate a default judgment and to open its default in failing to answer the complaint, unanimously reversed on the law and the facts, with $20 costs and disbursements to appellant, and the motion denied.
Defaults should be vacated only upon a demonstration of an adequate excuse and the factual showing of some meritorious defense. (Benadon v. Antonio,
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