My best friend got somethig in the mail about "Entry of Default" and she has been trying to find out what it means and what its for. Im asking because she dosent have a computer. We did ask an attorney but he wanted to charge us.....lol....but really what does it mean? Help.......
2007-05-08 13:39:15 · 4 answers · asked by eASt_OaKLAnD's_500_FiNEsT_ 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This refers to a "default judgment" which was entered because the defendant did not respond to the complaint.
It may be possible to Petition the Court to "Open" the Judgment.
My recommendation is to have your friend consult with an attorney AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The next step for the plaintiff would be to collect on the judgment by levying on her bank accounts, siezing her property under a court order, or garnishing her wages (if that is permitted in your particular jurisdiction).
2007-05-08 13:57:17 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually a default means that the party summoned to court failed to show up and a default judgment has or will be entered. Better get an attorney, and quick!
2007-05-08 20:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may be refering to an entry of Default Judgement. It means someone filed a complaint in court. Your friend did not follow court procedures and file an answer or defend. Therefore she lost and the judgement was entered against her.....oooops.
2007-05-08 20:45:17 · answer #3 · answered by tk 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is a way to get a judgment if you are not present or the party in the suit is your responsibility. It is a term that is used in the legal system.
2007-05-08 20:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Pablo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋