Order unanimously reversed on the law with costs, motion granted, default judgment vacated and defendant's time to serve an answer extended to 20 days after service of a copy of the order herein with notice of entry.
Memorandum:
It was error for the court sua sponte to grant a default judgment when plaintiff did not seek such relief (see, Phoenix Enters. Ltd. Partnership v Insurance Co.,
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