In light of the strong public policy of this State to dispose of cases on their merits, the brief delay involved, the defendant's lack of willfulness, and the absence of prejudice to the plaintiffs, Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in vacating the default and granting the defendant leave to interpose an answer (see New York & Presbyt. Hosp. v American Home Assur. Co.,
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