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.Ask for a trial or default judgment. The practice here is to file the following after the default is entered:1. Can you explain what a default judgement means in a legal case when someone fails to respond to a summons? In some cases, the judge will require the filing of additional forms or a "prove-up hearing" to clarify information or answer questions. During these hearings, the plaintiff must present solid evidence to back up their claims. Default Judgment is the topic Real Estate Attorney David Soble talks about in this video.