The City defendants' opposition papers set forth both a reasonable excuse for delay in appearing on behalf of Officer Martinez, due to the existence of issues as to whether Corporation Counsel could represent him, and a meritorious defense, reflected in their timely answer that interposed affirmative defenses (see Silverio v City of New York,
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