What is a default judgment?

A default judgment is a court ruling in favor of one party in a civil lawsuit because the opposing party has failed to respond or appear in court. In Louisiana, if the defendant in a civil lawsuit does not respond to the complaint within the time frame specified by law (typically within 15 days of being served the complaint), the plaintiff can file a motion asking the court to enter a default judgment. The court will typically grant the motion, and a default judgment will be entered. The default judgment will typically give the plaintiff the relief requested in the complaint. In some cases, the court may choose not to enter a default judgment, and the plaintiff will have to request a hearing to present their evidence. It is very important that the defendant in a civil lawsuit respond within the specified time frame to avoid the imposition of a default judgment.

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