a judgment entered against a party for that party's failure to answer or comply as required by procedure laws. Most often occurs when a defendant fails to answer the court papers filed by the plaintiff charging the defendant with wrongdoing
A method used both administratively and judicially to establish a support order when a noncustodial parent fails to return a financial statement or to keep an appointment that was scheduled to determine a support obligation.
A judgment rendered when the other side failed to appear in court.
A trial decision in favor of the plaintiff, which is due to the defendant's failure to contest the case.
Judgment entered in a lawsuit when a defendant has failed to enter a plea or otherwise defend himself.
a judgment entered by a court after an entry of default against a party for failure to appear, to file a pleading, or to take other required procedural steps.
Judgment taken against a defendant who fails to appear in a lawsuit.
The judgment entered against a defendant for failure to plead (answer) or otherwise defend.
a judgment which may be entered, in a civil case, when no answer is received by the Court from the Defendant within the proper time period or when the Defendant fails to appear as required.
a judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court)
a judgment entered against an absent parent due to his/her
a judgment in consequence of the nonappearance of the defendant at the appointed time
a judgment rendered as a result of the non appearance of one of the parties or for failure to answer a complaint
a judgment that is won if the other party does not show up at the Court to defend themselves in your action and you win by default
a sanction that may be imposed against a party for his or her failure to comply with certain procedural requirements associated with a lawsuit
a similar judgment against a defendant when the defendant fails to appear
a judgment against the defendant awarding the plaintiff the relief demanded in the complaint because of the defendant's failure to appear in court. A summons must notify the defendant that failure to appear and defend against the lawsuit in a timely manner will result in the court's entry of a default judgment.
A judgment that is entered against a party to an action who received notice yet has failed to answer or defend against the claim filed by the other party.
A judgment entered against a defendant who was served but failed to respond in filing an answer to a plaintiff's action.
A judgment entered against a defendant who has failed to answer or otherwise defend a lawsuit. Default judgments are usually obtained when the defendant was properly notified of the court hearing, but failed to appear. Also see: Judgment
An order or judgment granted by a court without hearing the other side because that side failed to submit papers within the time allowed or failed to appear at a hearing.
against someone because they failed to show up in court.
A court ruling against a defendant who has defaulted.
Decision made by the court after the NP fails to answer or otherwise respond to the complaint.
A judgment awarding a plaintiff the relief sought in the complaint because the defendant has failed to appear in court or otherwise respond to the complaint.
A decision made against a defendant who fails to appear for a court hearing after due notice has been given and the statutory periods or responses have elapsed.
A judgment entered when one party does not attend the small claims court hearing.
Occurs when Defendant debtor does not file an answer by the answer date. A decision by the court that the debtor owes the creditor a specific amount plus interest and court costs.
When a defendant fails to formally answer a plaintiffs complaint in a timely manner, the plaintiff may ask the court to enter a judgment against the defendant. Most often in personal injury cases, these judgments are set aside once the defendant begins to comply with the rules and initiates a formal defense by filing an answer.
a judgment issued by the court, without a hearing, after the tenant has failed to file a response to the landlord's complaint.
A judgment granted when the defendant fails to respond or appear.
Decision made by the court when the defendant fails to respond
A judgment entered against a party who fails to appear in court or respond to the charges.
A judgment in a lawsuit against a defendant who did not meet the legal requirements in connection with a debt.
Judgment entered against a party who has failed to answer or defend against a claim that has been brought by another party
An order made by the registrar of the court in the absence of the debtor or any grounds of defence for the payment of an amount of money (includes the amount of the claim, Court costs, Professional costs and Interest due if applicable)
Judgment given because the defendant does not defend a court action• Civil Courts
the Claimant obtains judgment without there being a full trial of the issues in the case, usually as a result of the Defendant failing to acknowledge service or file a Defence.
When a defendant is in default, the court enters an order in favor of the plaintiff. The court may in its discretion overturn a default judgment.
A decision rendered by a Court when the defendant has failed to respond to the claim.
An order or judgment made based on only the plaintiff's (petitioner's) complaint, due to no response or presence of the defendant (respondent).
A judgment in a lawsuit against a defendant who fails to appear in court.
A judgment issued when the defendant offers no defense by not responding to the complaint. A judge may issue a judgment without the necessity of a trial.
A court decision in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant doesn't answer or go to court when s/he is supposed to. In Small Claims cases, plaintiffs will still have to prove their case. In eviction cases, the defendant loses automatically if they do not answer or go to Court. The tenant will be evicted unless s/he can get a judge to cancel the default judgment. The tenant must pay everything the landlord asks for. And, s/he may also have to pay for his or her lawyer.
An award rendered after one party fails to appear in a lawsuit.
A judgment rendered because of the defendant's failure to answer or appear.
Judgment entered against a defendant who does not respond to a claim or does not appear at trial.
A judgment automatically entered in favor of the plaintiff because of the defendant failed to answer or appear to contest the plaintiff's claim after being properly notified.
Under Rules of Civil Procedure, when a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead (i.e., answer) or otherwise defend, he is in default and a judgment by default may be entered either by the clerk or the court.
An award given to a plaintiff because the defendant fails to appear or to be represented in his own defense.
a decision entered when one party doesn't attend the small claims court hearing. The other party must still prove his or her claim.
A judgment made against someone who did not defend himself/herself against a claim. For example, someone asking the Court for a restraining order may get one by default judgment if the accused abuser does not come to court.
A divorce judgment that is obtained against the Defendant when the Defendant fails to respond to either: (a) the Summons and Verified Complaint; or (b) the Summons With Notice, for the divorce within the time allowed by law.
Commonly in civil litigations, the issuance of a judgment due to the defendant's failure to answer or appear in court.
A judgment and order entered after the failure of a defendant to file an answer within a certain number of days after being served with a summons or complaint.
The judgment entered against a party who fails to appear and respond to the charges.
a judgment against a defendant as a result of his/her failure to appear or submit papers at an appointed time during a legal proceeding
A judgment against a defendant who made no appearance in court.
A judgment in favor of the plaintiff because the defendant failed to show up for the trial which the defendant had a duty to do.
Disposition entered when a person fails to appear in or respond to plaintiff's action.
Judgment issued, by the court, against a defendant who does not respond to the plaintiff's lawsuit and does not respond in his own defense.
A judgment entered when a party who fails to take a step required in progress of an action. The typical default judgment occurs when a defendant fails to file and answer within the time allowed or fails to appear at trial or otherwise provide a defense.
Default judgment is a binding judgment in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant has not responded to a summons or has failed to appear before a court.