Ordered that the order is affirmed insofar as appealed from, with costs.
A party seeking to vacate a default in appearing pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) must demonstrate both a reasonable excuse for the default and the existence of a potentially meritorious defense (see e.g. Wauchope v Williams,
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