Ordered that the order is reversed, on the facts and as a matter of discretion, with costs, the motion is granted, and the proposed answer is deemed served.
A defendant seeking to vacate a default pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a meritorious defense (see Eugene Di Lorenzo, Inc. v. A.C. Dutton Lbr. Co.,
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