Asked by Daniella Ponce on Jun 13, 2024
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Ihlan initiates a lawsuit against Juno, alleging that Juno has not paid her rent for six months and Ihlan wants her to vacate her apartment. The sheriff serves a summons. Juno does not respond. Ihlan
A) must file a motion for renewed service of process.
B) must provide proof in support of the claim.
C) must withdraw the complaint.
D) will be awarded a default judgment.
Default Judgment
A legal judgment in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant fails to respond or appear in court.
Summons
An official notice or order issued by a court requiring a person to appear in court in connection to a legal proceeding.
- Gain knowledge of the evidentiary standards, procedural requests, and strategic moves available in pre-trial and trial phases.
Verified Answer
PH
Peyton HolstonJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
When a defendant, in this case, Juno, does not respond to a summons, the plaintiff, Ihlan, can request a default judgment from the court. This means the court may decide in favor of Ihlan without a trial, based on Juno's failure to respond.
Learning Objectives
- Gain knowledge of the evidentiary standards, procedural requests, and strategic moves available in pre-trial and trial phases.
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