In California, the entry of default is not automatic. Follow the Rules of Court and CCP to make sure your default is proper and enforceable.You must be prepared to enter evidence through documents and testimony. Many pro se litigants are required to attend a "proveup hearing" or file a "proveup affidavit" as part of their case. I have a Default Prove-up Trial coming up in California. DEFAULT PROVE UP, COURT TRIALS (one day estimate). As a sanction for refusing to comply with discovery orders, the trial court struck defendant's answer and entered his default. If you are looking to get out of the default judgment, then you will need to file a motion to vacate or set aside judgment. " No prove-up hearing was held.