Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law and as a matter of discretion, with costs, the motion is denied, and the judgment is reinstated.
A party seeking to vacate a default must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a meritorious claim or defense (see, Matter of Gambardella v Ortov Light.,
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