We refrain from considering the issues of excusable default and the presence of a meritorious defense, the grounds relied upon by Special Term in granting defendant's motion. The clerk is authorized to enter judgment against a defendant only when the proof of service of a summons and notice is accompanied by proof by affidavit made by the party of the facts constituting the claim, the default and the amount due (CPLR 3215, subd [e]). No such affidavit was filed herein.
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