This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
On application a default judgment where the plaintiff has agreed in writing can be rescinded or varied. “On application” means that the applicant needs to serve on the plaintiff a copy of the application and file with the clerk of the court the application.
If default judgment has been entered incorrectly then the court will set it aside, although an application will usually need to be made.
Relief from a Judgment or Order. (a) Corrections Based on Clerical Mistakes; Oversights and Omissions. The court may correct a clerical mistake or a mistake arising from oversight or omission whenever one is found in a judgment, order, or other part of the record.
On a motion for a new trial in an action tried without a jury, the court may open the judgment if one has been entered, take additional testimony, amend findings of fact and conclusions of law or make new findings and conclusions, and direct the entry of a new judgment.
Johnson, 41 N.C. App. 299 (1979). Rule 60 codifies this practice, permitting the judge to correct clerical mistakes in judgments, orders, or other parts of the record at any time on the judge's own initiative or on a party's motion after such notice, if any, as the judge orders.
– Clerical mistakes in judgments, orders or other parts of the record and errors therein arising from oversight or omission may be corrected by the judge at any time on his own initiative or on the motion of any party and after such notice, if any, as the judge orders.
The "Rule of 60" is a guideline often used in retirement plans, where an employee becomes eligible for a pension or early retirement benefits once their age combined with years of service equals 60. This rule aims to reward long-serving employees by allowing them to retire earlier with full or partial benefits.
Rule 55 provides: If, in order to enable the judge to enter judgment or to carry it into effect, it is necessary to take an account or to determine the amount of damages or to establish the truth of any averment by evidence or to take an investigation of any other matter, the judge may conduct such hearings or order ...
This involves: Filing a Motion: Submit a formal motion to the court requesting that the default be overturned. Providing a Reason: Explain why you failed to respond and provide evidence supporting your claim. Demonstrating a Defense: Show that you have a valid defense to the plaintiff's claims.
If you do not timely respond or contact the plaintiff's counsel, the plaintiff may move for entry of default and default judgment against you. If that judgment is obtained, the defendant may receive a “Notice of Right to Designate Exemptions,” which begins the process of attempting to collect the judgment against you.