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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