Order reversed, in the exercise of discretion, without costs, and motion granted.
In the absence of any showing of excuse for failure timely to serve a complaint after demand therefor, and of any affidavit showing that the action has merit, Special Term should have unconditionally granted the motion to dismiss the action (Melfi v. Nash,
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