Missouri Judgment In Default is a legal remedy that allows a plaintiff to obtain a judgment against a defendant if the defendant fails to respond or appear in court when a lawsuit has been filed against them. In Missouri, there are two types of Judgment In Default: Default Judgment and Default Judgment on the Merits. A Default Judgment is granted when the defendant fails to appear or respond to the lawsuit within the designated time frame. A Default Judgment on the Merits is granted when the court finds that the plaintiff's claims are valid and the defendant is liable for the damages. In both cases, the court will issue an order that requires the defendant to pay the plaintiff the amount of damages specified in the complaint.