Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs.
The Supreme Court providently exercised its discretion in denying the plaintiff's motion for leave to enter a default judgment against the defendant given the defendant's minimal delays in serving a notice of appearance and answer, the absence of prejudice to the plaintiff, the existence of a potentially meritorious defense, the lack of willfulness on the part of the defendant, and the public policy in favor of resolving...
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