Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, with costs, the motion is denied, and so much of the judgment as was in favor of the plaintiff and against the respondent is reinstated.
A party seeking to vacate a default judgment must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a meritorious defense (see Titan Realty Corp. v Schlem,
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