Order unanimously reversed, without costs, and motion denied.
Memorandum:
To resist a motion to dismiss for failure to serve a complaint after a demand plaintiff must (1) show that the delay is excusable and (2) submit proof by one having knowledge that the cause of action is meritorious (Dobbins v County of Erie,
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