A party seeking a California Code of Civil Procedure Section 585 default against another party must take the following steps to start the process. Notice of motion and motion to set default prove up hearing. Cal. Super.This guide contains generic forms and instructions for filing a typical motion, opposition, or reply in California state court. Legal guide on how to enter a default judgement in personal injury and wrongful death cases in California. In California, entry of default completely cuts off a party's right to appear in the action (e.g. Civil default judgments pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 585 often do require a "prove-up" hearing. You will also need to fill out your Motion to. Today we're going to talk about a default setting or what's also known as prove up hearing.