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  1. When A Defendant Doesn't Answer A Complaint On Time, Does The …

    Mar 7, 2014 · First, you must file a motion for entry of a default judgment. If the defendant does not move to vacate or strike the default judgment shortly thereafter, move for a proof hearing to establish …

  2. Divorce by default judgment - Legal Advice and Articles - Avvo

    Nov 28, 2025 · Divorce by default judgment Default divorce judgments are one-sided judgments favoring the plaintiff. They may be granted if the defendant doesn't respond when served. View Divorce by …

  3. Judicial Default versus Default - Legal Answers - Avvo.com

    Jul 23, 2010 · This is the actual judgment that awards you what you asked for in the complaint. You must file a motion for Default Final Judgment and attach to it any documents which are necessary for …

  4. I got judgment against me, but never served any papers. Is it judgment ...

    Mar 5, 2012 · Also, need to know if you lost because you failed to appear at trial or because creditor filed motion to prevail without a trial (that can be a default judgment motion or a summary judgment …

  5. When a judge strikes an answer, does that mean there is a default ...

    Nov 22, 2017 · A default judgment by court will require the entire default prove-up package which includes declaration (s) or a live prove-up hearing (which is akin to a trial without the defendant being …

  6. Can I request a default judgment after a defendant has appeared ...

    Mar 3, 2023 · Can I request a default judgment after a defendant has appeared? I'm a pro se plaintiff (for now) in a civil action. I'm suing 3 different entities and two were late to answer/file a notice of …

  7. Default judgment - Legal Advice and Articles - Avvo

    Mar 22, 2025 · A default judgment is a binding court decision made against defendants who fail to answer a complaint, appear in court, or defend themselves. View Default judgment lawyers near you …

  8. I'm not understanding the difference between, 'Motion for Entry of ...

    Mar 28, 2013 · An order of default essentially finds that a defendant in a lawsuit has failed to timely file an appearance with the court and respond in writing to the complaint. A motion for default judgment …

  9. Default Judgment: My Declaration in Support of Application should …

    Mar 23, 2017 · However, I only submitted single [proposed] judgment form. Also, I only submitted a single form for my request for default judgment. On the request for default form (CIV-100), I specified …

  10. Can a default judgment against one defendant be used to get …

    Jan 7, 2009 · A default judgment is granted when a defendant fails to appear in a lawsuit or fails to answer a complaint. The entry of a default judgment does not prove liability. Therefore, principles of …