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That normally means the plaintiff asked the judge for a judgment against you not on the facts of the case but just because you're in default (for failure to appear, plead, answer, or do something else you're supposed to do as a defendant in litigation wherever you are). And apparently the judge said no, and either the law required that notice be sent to you or the judge in his or her discretion ordered that notice be sent to you. So right now there's no judgment against you -- yet.
The next step if you do nothing but continue to receive court notices and you do not respond, may be for the plaintiff to ask the judge for a trial date where the plaintiff puts on its witnesses and evidence and if you are given notice to the trial and don't show up the judge could enter a judgment against you "ex parte" (one-sided) and then it just gets more difficult to undo anything.
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What is the process for obtaining a default judgment after service by publication in a legal case?
After serving the defendant by publication, the plaintiff must file proof of service with the court. The plaintiff then needs to wait for a specified period of time for the defendant to respond. If the defendant does not respond within the given time frame, the plaintiff can request a default judgment from the court. The court will review the case and may grant the default judgment if all requirements have been met.
What happens if a plaintiff or a defendant does not show up?
If a plaintiff does not show up, the case may be dismissed. If a defendant does not show up, a default judgment may be entered against them.
What happes if the Plaintiff does not appear in court?
If the plaintiff does not appear in court, the case may be dismissed or a default judgment may be entered in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff may lose the opportunity to present their case and the court may rule in favor of the defendant by default.
What is Request of entry of default?
When a person (the plaintiff) sues someone (the defendant), the defendant gets a certain amount of time to respond to the lawsuit (times vary by state). If the defendant does not respond to the lawsuit within the time period prescribed or does not show up to court on the day he or she is supposed to, the plaintiff will ask for (and the court will usually give) a default judgment. Simply put, the plaintiff wins because the defendant did not make an effort to defend themselves. A request for entry of default is when the time has passed for the defendant to respond to a lawsuit and the plaintiff is asking for a default judgment. This only applies to civil cases, not criminal cases.
What happens if you and the defendant don't show up on a hearing for child support case at court?
You lose. If the defendant doesn't show up for their notified court hearing, a default judgment will be made against them. If the plaintiff doesn't show up, the case will be dismissed. In the case of a defendant, the plaintiff will then go about collecting the award through garnishment of wages and placing liens on property.
In small claims what if the defendant is a no show?
If the defendant does not show up in small claims court, the judge may enter a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff. This means that the plaintiff wins the case by default since the defendant did not appear to defend themselves. The plaintiff may then be awarded the relief requested in their claim.
What does motion and request for default mean?
A plaintiff starts a lawsuit by filing a complaint and serving the complaint and summons on the defendant (or defendants). If the defendant does not answer the complaint or otherwise respond to the suit, the plaintiff make request a "default judgment." This means, more or less, "the defendant has not responded and the court should therefore grant what I sought in the complaint." Usually, a default judgment will be restricted to the relief sought in the complaint and will be restricted to amounts that are reasonably calculable. For example, say somebody hit you with their car, and you sued for $100,000 in medical bill. If the defendant ignores the lawsuit, the plaintiff will request a default judgment, and the court will likely grant them a $100,000 judgment. The plaintiff will then take the judgment to (most often) the county sheriff's department, which will then seize a defendants property to be sold to pay the judgment; or plaintiff can seek other remedies, like garnishment of wages. Lesson: don't ignore lawsuits. That's how you lose for sure.
If a defendant fails to answer a case in federal court is default automatic?
Yes, in federal court, if a defendant fails to respond to a complaint within the specified time frame, a default judgment can be entered against them. However, the plaintiff must formally request a default from the court, and the court has discretion to deny the request under certain circumstances. Once a default is entered, the plaintiff may then seek a default judgment, which can lead to a ruling in their favor without the defendant's participation.
What happens if you don't appear in a civil suit court case?
The plaintiff wins the case by default and a judgment is entered against the defendant. A civil lawsuit summons is not a court order per se and therefore the defendant is not obligated to appear. An order of appearance from the court, interrogatories, depositions, discovery motions and so forth are different matters and the person(s) named should always respond. Legal counsel is always advisable in such matters.
If the defendant in a civil suit does not respond to the charges what happens?
The plaintiff will win a by default and a judgment will be entered against the defendant. There are not laws that require a person to file an answer or to be present at the civil suit hearing.
What is a proof hearing when other party does not dispute owing you?
A hearing before the court to prove a plaintiff's case against a defendant, where the defendant is in default and has not made an appearance in the case. Generally used to get a default judgment against a non-answering party.
What happens after motion to set aside default is denied?
If a motion to set aside a default is denied, the default judgment typically stands, meaning the court's ruling in favor of the plaintiff remains in effect. The defendant may have limited options to appeal the denial, depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances. If the default judgment is enforced, the plaintiff can proceed with collection actions, such as garnishing wages or seizing assets, to satisfy the judgment. The defendant may need to explore other legal avenues to contest the decision or seek relief.
