Order reversed, without cost; motion granted and complaint dismissed, without costs.
In our opinion, defendant's right to dismissal was not waived by proceeding with the examinations before trial at a time when a decision on its motion to dismiss was pending. In view of the history of this action, plaintiff has failed to make the required showing of a reasonable excuse or justification for the delay in its prosecution (Keating v. Smith,
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