Legal Procedures

Default Judgment

A judgment entered against a defendant who fails to respond to a lawsuit or appear in court.

In Personal Injury Cases

If a defendant ignores a lawsuit, the plaintiff can seek a default judgment. However, courts may set aside default judgments if the defendant shows good cause.

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Judgment

The official decision of a court resolving the dispute and determining the rights and obligations of the parties.

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