Ordered that the order and judgment is reversed, on the law, with costs, the motion is granted, the default is vacated, and the matter is remitted to the Supreme Court, Nassau County, for a new trial on the issue of damages.
The Supreme Court erred in denying the motion of the Incorporated Village of Hempstead to vacate its default, as it demonstrated both a reasonable excuse for its default and the existence of a meritorious defense (see, A & J Concrete Corp...
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