If your business is facing a default judgment, you may wonder whether you can set it aside. A default judgment is when the courts make an automatic decision about a claim because the defendant has failed to respond within the allocated timeframes. If you receive a default judgment, you must act promptly. This article explains what a default judgment is and how you can set aside a default judgment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A default judgment is when the courts make an automatic decision about a claim because the party defending a claim has failed to file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result, the court will not hear any evidence or arguments from the defendant. Commonly, claimants obtain a default judgment for debt claims<\/a> against a defendant. This means you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, if you disagree with the default judgment and wish to have it reversed, you can apply to set it aside.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid lengthy and expensive disputes, it’s important to have up-to-date legal contracts in place. Our contract lawyers can review and update your contracts to ensure your business is protected. Book a complimentary consultation today by filling out the form on this page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n According to Part 13 of the Civil Procedure Rules, the court must set aside a default judgment if any of the following conditions are met:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Discretionary Grounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Part 13 also outlines circumstances where the court has discretion to set aside a default judgment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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