You can ask for a default and a default judgment at the same time or in 2 steps. After you obtain entry of default you must obtain a default judgment within 45 days, unless other defendants named in the complaint have answered.If you have a default judgment entered against you in Small Claims Court, there is a simplified procedure for making a motion to vacate (cancel) the judgment. This guide provides information and resources for you to use in making a motion to vacate a default judgment or set aside a dismissal. An application to set aside a judgment under CCP 473 must be made within a "reasonable time" and in no case may exceed six months. The clerk can grant this judgment in breach of contract cases where a specific monetary amount is stated in the complaint. County of San Diego (1973) 32 Cal.App. : The party seeking a particular court action (e.g. 9655 Granite Ridge Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123. Company with its principal place of business in San Diego, California.