§6.01 Default Judgment

If the defendant was properly served but fails to appear, the plaintiff may be entitled to a default judgment, but you still must require the plaintiff to present evidence to prove his or her claim. [CCP §116.520(b).]

Click here for a checklist for entering a default judgment and a judgment.

If the plaintiff fails to appear and the defendant appears and has filed a claim, you may use the same procedures to enter a default judgment for the defendant on his or her claim.