Motion set aside default judgment 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the motion set aside default judgment in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling in your name and contact information at the top of the form. This identifies you as the defendant.
  3. Enter the case number and hearing date in the designated fields. This information is crucial for court records.
  4. In the section regarding grounds for setting aside the default, check all applicable boxes such as 'Mistake', 'Inadvertence', 'Surprise', or 'Excusable Neglect'.
  5. Complete the Memorandum of Points and Authorities by summarizing your reasons for requesting relief from default, ensuring clarity and relevance.
  6. In the Declaration section, provide a detailed explanation of why you failed to respond timely, maintaining honesty and accuracy.
  7. Finally, review all entries for completeness and correctness before saving or printing your document.

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If you do not think the default judgment was appropriately entered against you, you must file a motion with the court asking the judge to set aside (void or nullify) the judgment. If the judge grants your motion, the case starts back up again.
A defendant can challenge the entry of default by filing a motion pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 55(c), which allows the court to set it aside for good cause shown. Under certain circumstances, the court is required to do so.
The court must set aside a default judgment if you: paid the whole amount owed (including any interest and costs) before the date the creditor entered judgment; sent back the acknowledgment of service form within the time limit; put in a defence within the time limit; or.