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Do you know what a 'default judgment' is? These unique legal judgments can either make or break your case, depending on which side of the ruling you are. Your allies at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to help increase your understanding of default judgments and how to use them to your advantage. Judgments By Default To put it simply, a default judgment exactly what the term implies: a judgment in favor of one party over another by default. When one party fails to take some form of required action, such as failing to appear before a court of law or failing to respond to a court order, the other party may request the Court to grant a default judgment. When one party fails to comply with certain mandatory legal proceedings, the court may automatically rule in favor of the compliant party. Though not physically present, the defaulting party will be obligated to comply with the Court's judgment. Setting Aside Default Ju...

"Evidence may be supplied in the form of an affidavit ." "As lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks , it is our job to assist litigants ." "Due to mitigating circumstances , the defendant was found not guilty." Lawyers tend to use lots of legal jargon when working, and it can be hard to keep up if you're not familiar with these terms. That's why your local lawyers in Camdenton, MO have compiled a list of commonly used legal terms and their respective definitions. Our hope is that by taking the time to look over these terms and definitions now, you'll be better prepared next time you are faced with a legal issue.  (Definitions taken from www.jud.ct.gov ) Default -  To fail to respond or answer to the plaintiff's claims by filling the required court document, usually an Appearance or an Answer. Appearance -  The official court form filed with the court clerk which tells the court that you are representing yourself in a lawsuit or crimi...