Contrary to plaintiff's contention, the order denying defendants' motion to vacate the order striking defendants' answer and counterclaims and entering default judgment is appealable. Since the underlying order was decided upon defendants default, that order was not itself appealable (CPLR 5511), and the proper procedure was for defendants to move to vacate pursuant to CPLR 5015 (see Kamen v Weithorn,
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