default judgment
Definition
Judgment awarded in a civil case in the favor of a plaintiff when a defendant fails to (1) file an acknowledgement of service, (2) make an appearance despite due notice, or (3) enter a defense. If a plaintiff does not comply with a court order (such as to permit discovery, or to supply the required documents) the defendant can apply for dismissal of the case. An interlocutory default judgment establishes a liability but not its amount, whereas a final default judgment establishes both. Also called default order.
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default judgment is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
default judgment appears in the definition of the following term: default order
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