Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Nevada

motion to default

what is a motion to default in a civil case


Asked on 12/20/07, 7:23 pm

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Paul Malikowski Malikowski Law Offices, Ltd.

Re: motion to default

It is a request by a party to a lawsuit to have the Court order that a default be entered against an adverse party; usually due to the adverse party's failure to defend or respond to a civil complaint or discovery requests. When a default is entered, liability in favor of the moving party is established, and no defense can be heard, except as to the amount of damages. Your attorney can explain further.

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Answered on 12/20/07, 7:36 pm


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