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To stop the entry of a default or default judgment before it is entered, one generally has to file something in court. This can be an Answer, a Motion to Extend Time, a Motion to Quash Service of Process, or perhaps others. A motion will likely interrupt entry of a default, but a motion is merely a request.
This is a brief explanation of the process of obtaining a judgment in magistrate court when the defendant has not answered or appeared, which is called a default judgment. To start the process you must file a default judgment affidavit form form SCA-M429/10-96 which can be obtained from the magistrate clerk's office.
How long does a default judgment last on my credit report? A default judgment can stay on your credit report for up to seven years.
To stop the entry of a default or default judgment before it is entered, one generally has to file something in court. This can be an Answer, a Motion to Extend Time, a Motion to Quash Service of Process, or perhaps others. A motion will likely interrupt entry of a default, but a motion is merely a request.
The process of obtaining default judgment is usually a relatively straightforward exercise. Fill in a form, send it to the court, and wait to hear back. It gets that easy, because the defendant didn't respond to the claim. That's what the Response Pack is for: it tells the defendant what they need to do.
On application a default judgment where the plaintiff has agreed in writing can be rescinded or varied. “On application” means that the applicant needs to serve on the plaintiff a copy of the application and file with the clerk of the court the application.
For that purpose the judgment debtor should approach the plaintiff/judgment creditor or his/her/its attorney to obtain the written consent to rescission of judgment. There is however no requirement in law that obliges a plaintiff/judgment creditor to give a consent to rescission of judgment.
The process for setting aside default judgment You will need to make an application to the court regardless of whether consent is obtained, but seeking consent may mean that the claimant does not oppose the application, potentially reducing the costs of the application.
The basic process to set aside an order or judgment is similar. Figure out if you have a legal reason. You need to give the judge a legal reason why they should set aside the order or judgment. Fill out and file forms. Fill out and file forms with the court. Serve the other side. Go to the court date.
You have four main options to deal with a default judgment: Accept the judgment. Settle the judgment for less. Challenge the judgment. Pursue debt relief.