Motion for Default Judgment

Rev. 3/08/2024

A Default Judgment is entered against a party who has failed to defend against a claim that has been brought by another party. Before the Court can enter a Default Judgment the following must take place:

The plaintiff files a request asking the clerk to enter an Entry of Default. See Request for Clerk's Entry of Default.
The clerk enters the Clerk's Entry of Default.

Generally, the plaintiff will file a Motion for Default Judgment after the Clerk dockets the entry of default.

Docket Event:

[Adversary > Motions > Default Judgment]

Requirements:

KMS Cases	JAW Cases
Motion	Motion
Proposed Default Judgment	Proposed Default Judgment

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