What happens after a default judgment?

What happens after a default judgment?

If the court has entered a default judgment against you, the plaintiff can collect it like any other judgment. If you do not think the default judgment was appropriately entered against you, you must file a motion with the court asking the judge to “set aside” (void or nullify) the judgment.

How long does a default hearing take?

How Default Hearings Differ. Ultimately, when a party is in default, the court will set the matter for a default hearing. Rather than a one-half day hearing, or even a full day hearing, the court is more prone to set the matter for a 30-minute hearing.

What happens if the defendant fails to appear in Family Court?

If the Plaintiff does not show up for the trial and the Defendant does appear, if the Defendant asks, the Court may dismiss the case without prejudice. If the Plaintiff does refile the case and again fails to appear at trial, the Small Claims Rules say the Court may dismiss with case with prejudice.