What happens if a default judgment is entered against a co defendant?

The Judgment stands and is enforceable unless an application is made to set aside the Judgment, which is not always easily done. But what happens if one co-Defendant files a Defence but the other doesn’t resulting in a Default Judgment being entered against him?

Can a default judgment be set aside for good cause?

“Setting Aside” a Default Judgment. In most jurisdictions, the defendant will have a prescribed period within which to ask the court to set the default judgment aside, on good cause shown.

How does a default judgment work in Florida?

In Florida, there is no specific timeline, but the party requesting relief from the default judgment must do so with “due diligence.” If the defendant does not seek this relief, or if the defendant is unsuccessful in seeking it, the plaintiff will then be free to attempt to collect the judgment by any lawful means available.

When do default judgments in civil lawsuits expire?

Like other kinds of judgments, default judgments will be enforceable for a period of years set by law. Many jurisdictions permit the renewal of judgments that are about to expire, providing additional time for the plaintiff to pursue collection remedies.

What does default judgement mean in court?

A default judgment is a binding judgment issued by a court in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant fails to respond to a court summons or fails to appear in court. If damages were included in the complaint, the default judgment will take those into consideration unless proof of those damages is required.

What to do with a default judgment?

You have four main options to deal with a default judgment: Accept the judgment. Settle the judgment for less. Challenge the judgment. Pursue debt relief.

What happens after a default judgment?

Once you obtain a default judgment against someone, you can proceed to collect on the judgment or take whatever other action the judgment permitted you (such as eviction or foreclosure). However, the defendant may be able to attack the judgment if he can show that his failure to answer was the result of excusable neglect.

What can I do to vacate a default judgment?

perform a bit of background research on your state’s specific laws regarding civil procedure.
File a Motion to Vacate a Judgment.
Submit Your Motion.
Settling Outside of Court.
Attending a Court Hearing.