Ordered that the order is reversed insofar as appealed from, on the law, with costs, the motion is denied, and the order dated May 16, 2001, is reinstated.
It is incumbent upon a defendant moving to vacate a default judgment to show a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a meritorious defense (see Koslosky v Koslosky,
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