Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law and the facts, with costs, the motion is granted, and the default judgment is vacated.
We find that the motion to vacate the default judgment should have been granted. Regardless of the manner in which service was effected, the defendant demonstrated a reasonable excuse for any delay in appearing and a meritorious defense to the action (see, CPLR 317, 5015).
If service were made by personal delivery (
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