Asked by Peter Shibia on Jun 05, 2024
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The definition of a default judgment is:
A) a legal pleading that contains denials, admissions, affirmative defenses, and counterclaims.
B) a pleading that is a statement of the initial claim against the defendant.
C) an assertion that even if the plaintiff's allegations are true, the plaintiff would not be entitled to a remedy.
D) a judgment against a defendant who fails to respond to a complaint.
Default Judgment
A binding judgment in favor of either party based on some failure to take action by the other party, often because the defendant does not respond to a summons.
Defendant
An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
Fails to Respond
Refers to the failure of a party to reply or take action within the stipulated time in a legal context.
- Acquire knowledge on the rationale and requirements for summary judgment in court proceedings.
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Mirna FrancisJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A default judgment is issued by a court when a defendant does not respond to a complaint, indicating the defendant's failure to contest or defend against the allegations made by the plaintiff.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the rationale and requirements for summary judgment in court proceedings.