Asked by Lavkush Tamrakar on Jun 10, 2024
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The plaintiff can request a default judgment against the defendant if the
A) defendant is a minor.
B) plaintiff is a minor.
C) amount in question exceeds $10,000.
D) defendant does not respond to the plaintiff's complaint within twenty days.
Default Judgment
A court decision in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant fails to respond or appear in court.
Plaintiff
An individual or entity who initiates a lawsuit against another party in a court of law.
- Acquire knowledge of the repercussions for defendants neglecting to respond to complaints within the designated periods.
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Samantha YoungJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A default judgment can be requested by the plaintiff if the defendant fails to respond to the plaintiff's complaint within the specified time frame, which is often twenty days. This does not depend on the age of either party or the amount in question.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the repercussions for defendants neglecting to respond to complaints within the designated periods.