is there time limit to file default judgment
Legal Guide: How to Enter a Default Judgment in California Personal Injury/Wrongful Death Cases. A defendant is âin defaultâ as soon as the defendant fails to file a responsive pleading (e.g. an Answer or a Demurrer) within the statutory time limit. This means little until the clerk âenters a defaultâ against the defendant. The plaintiff must make an application for the clerk to enter a default judgement. (1) Defendant must be served with Summons and Complaint. Then Plaintiff must have a Proof of Service of Summons and Complaint and file it with the court.