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Generally, if a defendant fails to respond to a complaint you can get a default judgment after 45 days. However, the court system is very slow these days and it can take several months to get the court to issue the default judgment.
A clerk default judgment may be obtained when the defendant fails to file a response to the summons and complaint within the time specified on the summons.
File the original and both copies with the Clerk. Complete the rest of this guide when you are ready to request the judgment. Your deadline is within 45 days after entry of default, unless you ask the court for an extension.
A judgment based on a default must include disposition of all matters subject to the court's jurisdiction for which a party seeks adjudication or an explicit reservation of jurisdiction over any matter not proposed for disposition at that time. Rule 5.401 adopted effective January 1, 2013.
File a motion to set aside or cancel the judge's decision You're allowed to file for a set aside for up to 6 months after the judgment was made.
File the original and both copies with the Clerk. Complete the rest of this guide when you are ready to request the judgment. Your deadline is within 45 days after entry of default, unless you ask the court for an extension.
Step-by-Step Instructions Collect Supporting Evidence. Reserve Your Court Hearing and Determine Deadlines to File and Serve Motion. Prepare Your Motion and Proposed Response. Copy and Assemble Your Documents. Have the Motion Served and Attach the Proof of Service to Remaining Copies.
(g) Request for entry of default If a responsive pleading is not served within the time limits specified in this rule and no extension of time has been granted, the plaintiff must file a request for entry of default within 10 days after the time for service has elapsed.
File the original and both copies with the Clerk. Complete the rest of this guide when you are ready to request the judgment. Your deadline is within 45 days after entry of default, unless you ask the court for an extension.