Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

Sir,

I filed a Civil Sexual Harassment lawsuit against an individual in California.

I had the sheriff serve the defendant the Summon and Complaint.

I received a Proof of Service of Summon from the sheriff, which I filed with the Court.

The defendant did not appear at the Hearing and is therefore in default.

All other appropriate legal forms have been filed.

I have now filed a Request for Entry of Default (Request) with the Court hoping to receive a monetary Judgment against the defendant.

The Court Clerk has returned my Request and indicated that I need to have a proof of service against the defendant.

My question is - do I need to provide service to the defendant on the default from the Hearing or is there something else that I have not done or don't understand?

Thanks.

Alan Powers

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760-532-3345


Asked on 1/12/11, 1:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

You must serve the request for entry of default on the defendant by mail, and include a proof of service when you file it with the court.

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Answered on 1/17/11, 1:43 pm


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