Ordered that the order is reversed, on the law and in the exercise of discretion, with one bill of costs, and the plaintiff's motion is denied.
In order to vacate his default in appearing on a scheduled conference date, the plaintiff was required to demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for his failure to appear and a meritorious cause of action (see McClaren v Bell Atl.,
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