Order unanimously reversed, without costs, motion granted, and action dismissed.
Memorandum:
Plaintiff has failed to show a meritorious cause of action and a justifiable excuse for the delay in serving his complaint; therefore, the action must be dismissed. The affidavit of plaintiff's attorney, who lacked personal knowledge of the facts, was insufficient to establish a meritorious cause of action (Barasch v Micucci,
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