Default Judgement (Noun)
Meaning
A judgment entered in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant defaults (fails to appear in court).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The court entered a default judgment against the defendant for failing to respond to the lawsuit within the required timeframe.
- After the defendant failed to appear in court, the judge issued a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff.
- The company was ordered to pay a substantial amount of money as a result of the default judgment entered against them.
- The defendant's lack of response to the lawsuit led to a default judgment being entered against them, resulting in a significant financial loss.
- The court's decision to enter a default judgment was based on the defendant's failure to comply with the court's orders and appear at the scheduled hearing.