Entry of Default

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Verified current as of July 16, 2026

The Entry of Default form is used when a defendant in a lawsuit fails to respond to the case within the required time period, allowing the plaintiff to ask the court to officially record that the defendant has defaulted. A plaintiff (the person suing) would need this form when they want to move forward with their case because the defendant hasn't answered or responded to the lawsuit.