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 defendant seeking to vacate a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a meritorious defense (see Kaplinsky v Mazor,
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