default judgment
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000081
A judgment rendered in favor of the plaintiff because of the defendant’s failure to answer or appear to contest the plaintiff’s claim.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-000081 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
| References | U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A judgment rendered in favor of the plaintiff because of the defendant’s failure to answer or appear to contest the plaintiff’s claim.",
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"U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
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