What is a default judgment?

A default judgment is a judgment or decision made by a court when a defendant does not appear in court or respond to a lawsuit. In Delaware, a default judgment results from a motion to enter a default judgment filed by the plaintiff. To obtain a default judgment, the plaintiff must show the court that the defendant did not respond to the complaint and has not otherwise answered the lawsuit. Once the court grants the motion and issues the default judgment, it has the same legal effect as any other judgment. As such, the defendant is held liable for any debt, damages, or other obligations listed in the judgment. Delaware law allows a defendant to file a motion to set aside a default judgment within 30 days of the date the judgment was entered. In Collection Defense Law, a Default Judgment is an order issued by the court that requires a debtor to pay an amount of money specified by the court or face further legal action. The default judgment is usually the result of the debtor failing to respond to a summons or other collection-related documents. The court can also issue a default judgment if the debtor does not appear at a scheduled hearing.

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