Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and motion granted.
Memorandum:
The court abused its discretion in denying defendant's motion to vacate the default judgment entered in favor of plaintiff. Defendant demonstrated a reasonable excuse for the default, namely, the loss of the litigation file on the day the summons was received by
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