As the appellant did not attempt to argue that his default in appearing in the action was excusable, we view his motion to vacate the judgment as having been made pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (3), which provides that "[t]he court which rendered a judgment or order may relieve a party from it upon such terms as may be just . . . upon the ground of . . . fraud, misrepresentation...
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