Judgment by default

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002834",
  "term": "Judgment by default",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A court judgment entered against a defendant who has failed to appear in court or respond to a lawsuit within the prescribed time limits. This occurs when the defendant does not contest the plaintiff's claims, allowing the plaintiff to win without a trial. The plaintiff must still prove the amount of damages in many jurisdictions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/judgment-by-default/"
}