Hawaii Sample Letter to Judge submitting Default Judgment

• Category: Letters - Legal - Judgments
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-0078LTR
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Honorable Judge's Full Name] [Judge's Designation] [Court Name] [Court Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Default Judgment Submission in Case No. [Case Number] Dear Honorable Judge [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to respectfully submit this letter as a formal request for a default judgment in the aforementioned case, pursuant to the applicable laws and regulations of the State of Hawaii. I, [Your Full Name], as the plaintiff in the above-mentioned case, formally request this default judgment based on the defendant's failure to respond or appear within the required time frame as indicated by the court rules. Despite proper service of the summons and complaint, the defendant has not filed an answer, counterclaim, or any other responsive pleading within the time limit prescribed by law. In accordance with the provisions of Rule [relevant rule number] of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure, I am entitled to have a default judgment entered in my favor due to the defendant's failure to respond in a timely manner. As there are no outstanding issues or disputes requiring further litigation, I kindly request that the court now proceed to grant the default judgment and provide appropriate relief as deemed just and proper under the law. Following the defendant's default and my entitlement to a default judgment, I am requesting the following remedies be granted: 1. Compensatory Damages: As detailed in the complaint, I seek reasonable compensatory damages to rectify the losses and injuries incurred as a result of the defendant's actions. The amount requested is $[dollar amount]. 2. Punitive Damages: Considering the defendant's willful non-compliance and disregard for the legal process, I respectfully request punitive damages totaling $[dollar amount] to deter future similar misconduct and uphold the integrity of the legal system. 3. Prejudgment Interest: In accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii, I request the court to award prejudgment interest on the awarded compensatory damages at the statutory rate of [enter interest rate] percent from the date of the incident until the date of judgment. 4. Attorney's Fees and Costs: I kindly request the court to grant me reimbursement for all reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in pursuing this legal action, as allowed under applicable statutes and court rules. An exemplified copy of this letter, along with the affidavit of default which provides evidence of proper service and the defendant's failure to respond, are attached for your reference and ease of processing. I trust in the wisdom of this esteemed court to render a fair and just decision in this matter based on the evidence and applicable laws. Thank you for your careful consideration of this request. Should you require any additional documentation or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Full Name] [Your Case References: Case No. [Case Number]] [Plaintiff in the Case]

[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Honorable Judge's Full Name] [Judge's Designation] [Court Name] [Court Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Default Judgment Submission in Case No. [Case Number] Dear Honorable Judge [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to respectfully submit this letter as a formal request for a default judgment in the aforementioned case, pursuant to the applicable laws and regulations of the State of Hawaii. I, [Your Full Name], as the plaintiff in the above-mentioned case, formally request this default judgment based on the defendant's failure to respond or appear within the required time frame as indicated by the court rules. Despite proper service of the summons and complaint, the defendant has not filed an answer, counterclaim, or any other responsive pleading within the time limit prescribed by law. In accordance with the provisions of Rule [relevant rule number] of the Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure, I am entitled to have a default judgment entered in my favor due to the defendant's failure to respond in a timely manner. As there are no outstanding issues or disputes requiring further litigation, I kindly request that the court now proceed to grant the default judgment and provide appropriate relief as deemed just and proper under the law. Following the defendant's default and my entitlement to a default judgment, I am requesting the following remedies be granted: 1. Compensatory Damages: As detailed in the complaint, I seek reasonable compensatory damages to rectify the losses and injuries incurred as a result of the defendant's actions. The amount requested is $[dollar amount]. 2. Punitive Damages: Considering the defendant's willful non-compliance and disregard for the legal process, I respectfully request punitive damages totaling $[dollar amount] to deter future similar misconduct and uphold the integrity of the legal system. 3. Prejudgment Interest: In accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii, I request the court to award prejudgment interest on the awarded compensatory damages at the statutory rate of [enter interest rate] percent from the date of the incident until the date of judgment. 4. Attorney's Fees and Costs: I kindly request the court to grant me reimbursement for all reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in pursuing this legal action, as allowed under applicable statutes and court rules. An exemplified copy of this letter, along with the affidavit of default which provides evidence of proper service and the defendant's failure to respond, are attached for your reference and ease of processing. I trust in the wisdom of this esteemed court to render a fair and just decision in this matter based on the evidence and applicable laws. Thank you for your careful consideration of this request. Should you require any additional documentation or information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Yours sincerely, [Your Full Name] [Your Case References: Case No. [Case Number]] [Plaintiff in the Case]