Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
The appellant did not establish both a reasonable excuse for his default and the existence of a meritorious defense. Accordingly, the Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in denying his motion to vacate his default (see, Matter of Aetna Life & Cas. Co. v Walker,
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