Order reversed as to appellants, without costs, motions to dismiss the action granted as to appellants, and cross motion denied, in the exercise of discretion.
Upon a motion to dismiss an action for lack of prosecution the plaintiff is required to show (1) a reasonable excuse or justification for the delay and (2) that the cause of action has merit (Melfi v. Nash,
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