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"default judgment" is a legal decision made when one party in a lawsuit fails to respond or show up in court. The judgment is automatically given in favor of the party who did show up, typically resulting in a win for them without the need for a trial.
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- In most states, if your spouse refuses your divorce by simply not responding to your complaint, you can file for default judgment against him and proceed. (info.legalzoom.com)
- The defendant did not file a statement of defence, and this decision was based on a motion for default judgment. (slaw.ca)
- The plaintiff sued and obtained default judgment in 2005 for the principal amount plus interest at 24 % per year. (slaw.ca)
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