How do I obtain a default judgment in a small claims court case?

In Indiana, obtaining a default judgment in a small claims court case is a two-step process. The first step is to provide the court with a properly completed “Request for Default Judgment” form. This form must include a statement of the amount of money that the plaintiff is requesting to be repaid and must also be signed and properly notarized. The second step is to provide the court with an affidavit that details the plaintiff’s damages, which must include the amount of money that the plaintiff is seeking and how it was calculated. This affidavit must also be signed and properly notarized. Once these forms have been filed with the court, the defendant will have the opportunity to respond and argue their case. If they fail to respond, the court will move to grant the plaintiff a default judgment. The court will then order the defendant to pay the plaintiff the amount requested in the original Request for Default Judgment form. If the defendant does respond, the court will typically hold a hearing. At this time, the plaintiff and the defendant will have the opportunity to present their case to the judge and the judge will decide whether a default judgment should be granted. If the judge grants the default judgment, they will issue an order outlining the amount of money that the defendant must pay to the plaintiff. In either case, if the defendant fails to pay the amount due, the plaintiff may request to have the debt enforced through collection proceedings. This may include wage garnishment or other court-ordered procedures.

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