The motion was properly denied upon a showing of a meritorious defense, and defendant's attorney's affirmation that he first received the summons and complaint along with the instant motion for a default judgment. Defendant's attorney received the motion for a default only two months after plaintiff's service of process on the Secretary of State pursuant to Business Corporation Law § 306, and one month after plaintiff's service of the instant motion on defendant. There...
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