Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
The Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in denying the plaintiffs' motion for leave to enter a judgment against the respondents upon their default in appearing or answering, and in deeming the respondents' proposed verified answer to have been served. A court may vacate a default where the moving party demonstrates both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a meritorious defense (
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