What is a default in civil law?

A default in civil law is a ruling made by a court when one party to a dispute does not show up for court or otherwise fails to take action related to the dispute. In other words, the court will make a ruling based on the evidence presented by the other party. In Colorado, a default is usually entered when the plaintiff (the person bringing the civil lawsuit) appears for court but the defendant does not. In some cases, the court may require the defendant to make a statement explaining why they did not show up. If the defendant fails to provide a satisfactory explanation, the court may enter a default judgement in favor of the plaintiff. The court may also enter a default judgement if a defendant does not respond to a summons and complaint. In either case, the default judgement is binding and can be enforced by the court.

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