Obtaining a default judgment in federal court is a procedural mechanism that can expedite the resolution of a case when the defendant fails to respond or defend against the plaintiff’s allegations. It is important to understand the circumstances under which it can be obtained, the procedural steps involved, and some considerations for both plaintiffs and defendants. As a starting point, a default judgment is a binding judgment in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant fails to respond to a complaint within the time frame set out in the federal rules. A default judgment requires the court to accept the […]
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