Default Judgment

Last Updated: July 20, 2012

Created: July 20, 2012

Background:

Per Fed. R. Bankr. P. 7055, a Default Judgment is a judgment issued by a court in favor of the plaintiff in a case in which the defendant fails to defend his or her case.

It is suggested that an Entry of Default be made before the Court signs a Default Judgment.

This event can be filed on its own or with the Motion for Entry of Default. Please verify that the title of your PDF matches the event(s) selected.

Step by Step Instructions: 

1. Select [Bankruptcy>Motions/Applications] or [Adversary>Motions/Applications] from the main menu

2. Enter case number and click Next

3. Select Default Judgment from pick list and click Next

4. Select the Party you represent from the party pick list or Add/Create a new party if your party does not appear in the pick list.

5. Click Next

6. The Attorney / Party Association page may appear.

   • If you represent the party selected, click the box to create the association.

   • If you do not represent the party selected, do not click the box.

     Click Next

7. The PDF Document selection screen  will display.

   Upload the document you are filing:

   • Click the Browse button and navigate to locate the appropriate document/file
   • View File to verify the correct file is being selected
   • Click the Open button and the filename will appear in the Browse window
   • Click Next

8. The Hearing Date screen  will display.

   Complete applicable Hearing Information:

   • Enter a Hearing Date
   • Enter a Hearing Time
   • Select Location from Location pick list.  
   • Click Next
9. The Modify Text screen will display. If applicable, you may make a selection from the prefix dropdown box.

   Example:

   Notice of Motion (prefix box selection) Motion for Default Judgment Filed by (Attorney) on behalf of (name ) . Hearing scheduled for (mm/dd/yyyy) at (Time) at (address ).

10. The Final Text screen will display.

    This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

    • Verify the accuracy of the docket text
    • Click Next to complete the filing process.

The Notice of Electronic Filling will display. It serves as verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.