Ordered that the order dated July 23, 2009, is reversed, on the law, with costs, the defendant's motion pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) to vacate the judgment is denied, and the judgment entered July 7, 2008, is reinstated.
A party seeking to vacate a default judgment pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a meritorious defense (see Velasquez v Gallelli,
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