What Does Default Judgment Mean?
Default judgment refers to a legal decision made by a court in favor of one party when the opposing party fails to respond, appear, or defend against the claims in a lawsuit. This judgment typically occurs when the defendant does not meet procedural obligations, such as filing an answer or attending a hearing.
Synonyms for “Default Judgment”
Automatic ruling
Uncontested decision
Summary judgment
Ex parte judgment
Provisional ruling
Preliminary decision
Court-enforced ruling
Final decree (in default)
Absentee ruling
Non-response judgment
Antonyms for “Default Judgment”
Contested judgment
Fair trial ruling
Jury decision
Negotiated settlement
Arbitration award
Mutual agreement
Mediated resolution
Disputed ruling
Litigated outcome
Verdict after trial
Short Sentence Examples
The plaintiff won the case due to a default judgment against the absent defendant.
Default judgments often occur when defendants fail to respond to lawsuits.
The court issued a default judgment after the defendant ignored the summons.
A default judgment can sometimes be reversed if justified by the defendant.
Default judgments ensure cases progress when one party does not participate.
