It is hereby ordered that the order so appealed from be and the same hereby is unanimously affirmed with costs.
Memorandum:
Supreme Court properly exercised its discretion in granting plaintiff's motion for a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 3215 (a) with respect to Matthew A. Smolinski (defendant). "A defendant who has failed to appear or answer the complaint must provide a reasonable excuse for the default and demonstrate a meritorious defense to the action...
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