Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. BALLA KEITA, Respondent, v. MARIA E. ORTEGA et al., Appellants. The default judgment was properly granted, defendants having failed to present an excuse for not serving a timely answer or an affidavit sufficient to show a meritorious defense. Concur — Sullivan, J.P., Milonas, Wallach, Tom and Mazzarelli, JJ.