Order reversed, on the law, without costs or disbursements, and motion denied.
Special Term abused its discretion in excusing defendants' default in appearing and granting them permission to serve a late answer and counterclaim, since the defendants did not offer a reasonable excuse for their delay (see Fischer v Town of Clarkstown,
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