Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law, with costs, the motion is denied, the cross motion is granted, the complaint is dismissed insofar as asserted against the appellants, and the action against the remaining defendants is severed.
A party seeking to vacate a default in appearing or answering must make a showing of a justifiable excuse for the default, and a meritorious defense (see Hazen v Bottiglieri,
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