Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, with costs, the motion is denied, and the order dated November 27, 2001, is reinstated.
A plaintiff attempting to vacate an order granting a motion for summary judgment dismissing the complaint, upon his or her default in opposing the motion, must establish both a reasonable excuse for the default and a meritorious cause of action (see Roussodimou v Zafiriadis,
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