Seeking Default and Default Judgment Under FRCP 55 | Practical Law

Seeking Default and Default Judgment Under FRCP 55 | Practical Law

A Practice Note outlining procedures for seeking entry of default and obtaining default judgments under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 55. This Note addresses entry of default by the clerk and the court, requirements for obtaining a default judgment (including failure to appear and proof the defendant is not a minor, incompetent, or military member), and required and relevant documents such as supporting affidavits, memoranda, proposed orders, proof of service, notices, and opposition and reply papers.

Seeking Default and Default Judgment Under FRCP 55

Practical Law Practice Note w-002-5791 (Approx. 24 pages)

Seeking Default and Default Judgment Under FRCP 55

by Practical Law Litigation
Maintained • USA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note outlining procedures for seeking entry of default and obtaining default judgments under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 55. This Note addresses entry of default by the clerk and the court, requirements for obtaining a default judgment (including failure to appear and proof the defendant is not a minor, incompetent, or military member), and required and relevant documents such as supporting affidavits, memoranda, proposed orders, proof of service, notices, and opposition and reply papers.