Gilhuley v. St. Matthew's Community A.M.E. Church of Hollis, Inc.

— In a negligence action to recover damages for personal injuries, the plaintiff appeals from an order of the Supreme Court, Queens County (Santucci, J.), dated March 25, 1988, which granted the motion of the defendant John Douvas pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) to be relieved of his default in answering the complaint.

Ordered that the order is affirmed, with costs to the respondent.

A defendant seeking to be relieved of a default pursuant to CPLR 5015 (a) (1) must show a reasonable excuse for the default and the meritorious nature of his defense (see, Flower v Maryliz Food & Drink Corp., 129…