Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion granted and complaint dismissed.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court abused its discretion in denying defendant's motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint for failure to file a note of issue pursuant to defendant's demand. Plaintiff failed to establish a justifiable excuse and a meritorious cause of action (see, CPLR 3216 [e]; Skeet v Rashid,
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