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The reason(s) the original summons was not responded to, such as it was never received, the defendant didn't have enough time to respond, and so forth. If the court finds the reasons justifiable on the defendant's behalf then it has the option of vacating the default judgment that was entered against the person/defendant. Be advised, any such claim must be substantiated simply making a statement of the circumstances will NOT qualify as a valid defense.
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The motion is generally called a Motion to Vacate Default. The rules of civil procedure of the jurisdiction will specify any particular procedure for filing it; in all cases, like for all motions, a copy of it has to mailed to the other party or, if represented, to the attorney.
As stated above, the motion must state a recognized reason for not having reponded. "I forgot" will not work, but if, for example, the illness of a famility member required your undivided attention, you should set forth all of the facts.
You must state that you have a viable and legally recognized factual or legal defense to the suit; the court will not be inclined to vacate the default unless there is something substantive to determine at trial.
Finally, it is important that you file the motion before a judgment is entered. It is generally easier to get defaults vacated than default judgments.
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If a party refuses to answer Discovery in a civil case, you can file a Motion to Compel, requesting that the court compel them to answer.
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How many extensions can be given on a Motion to Compel request from the attorney who has been served with the Motion?
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What if you get a letter from the court for a motion to compel?
Very hard to answer this question without knowing what the motion to compel was requiring of you.
In the state of Georgia does an executor of an estate have to show annual reports or tax returns to the heirs of the estate?
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One executor won't sign the estate accounts?
You need to file a motion with the court asking it to compel the co-executor to sign.
Is too late to file motion to compel of subpoena before 7 days of the hearing for child medical insurance contempt dismissal?
yes
How do you file for a motion to dismiss for failure to answer a discovery?
You file a motion to compel (take a look at federal rules of civil procedure 26 and 37) asking the Court for sanctions against the party. One of the remedies may be to dismiss a claim etc..
How long should you wait until you file a Motion To Compel after filing a Request to Produce Documents?
most courts require that you first try & resolve the problem without a motion to compel. thus, best thing to do is call the other party or his attorney and 'remind' them the papers are past due (usually 15 to 30 days, depending) give them 30 days to be on the safe side. when you file the motion to compel, put in it that you have contacted the other party and tried to get it resolved to no avail. Terrill Corley Tulsa, OK
How can executors get information from non compliant former power of attorney?
They should file a motion in the probate court to compel the attorney-in-fact to provide a full accounting of their activities and any records or checkbooks that belonged to the decedent. A court order will get the cooperation of the former AIF.They should file a motion in the probate court to compel the attorney-in-fact to provide a full accounting of their activities and any records or checkbooks that belonged to the decedent. A court order will get the cooperation of the former AIF.They should file a motion in the probate court to compel the attorney-in-fact to provide a full accounting of their activities and any records or checkbooks that belonged to the decedent. A court order will get the cooperation of the former AIF.They should file a motion in the probate court to compel the attorney-in-fact to provide a full accounting of their activities and any records or checkbooks that belonged to the decedent. A court order will get the cooperation of the former AIF.
How might a motion to compelimpact a pleading?
how might a motion to compel impact a pleading
What can you do if your attorney doesn't tell you of discovery sent by defendants for 2 months and encouraged them to file a motion to compel?
Get a new attorney and have the new attorney ask for time to get into the case.
