The motion court properly exercised its discretion in vacating the automatic dismissal since plaintiff demonstrated a lack of intent to abandon the action, a meritorious cause of action, a reasonable excuse for the delay, and lack of prejudice to defendants (see, Rodriguez v Middle Atl. Auto Leasing,
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