Order unanimously affirmed without costs.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court properly exercised its discretion in denying defendant Sullivan's application to vacate a default judgment and for leave to interpose an answer. A person seeking relief pursuant to CPLR 317 must demonstrate that he did not personally receive notice of the summons in time to defend and that he has a meritorious defense (see, Marine Midland Bank v Tooker,
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