Ordered that the order is reversed, as a matter of discretion, with costs, the motion is granted, the cross motion is denied, and the action against the remaining defendant is severed.
A defendant seeking to oppose a plaintiff's motion for leave to enter a default judgment based upon his or her failure to appear or answer must demonstrate a reasonable excuse for the delay and the existence of a meritorious defense (see, Gurreri v Village of Briarcliff Manor,
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