In order to start enforcing a judgment, the judgment must be "entered. " Entry occurs after the clerk of the court signs and files the judgment.If an answer is not filed within 30 days, the defendant is in default. A defendant may file an answer from the 31st to the 45th day upon payment of court costs. The notice of appeal must be filed in District Court within 30 days of the judgment. File Proof of Service with the court at least 30 days before the court hearing date. He is therefore entitled to summary judgment on this claim. d. Verification. The motion shall set forth. "good cause" reasons for having failed to appear for trial. To evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent, the landlord must "serve" (deliver) a Seven-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit to the tenant.