A Massachusetts Motion For General Default is a legal motion filed in Massachusetts state court to enter a default judgment against a defendant in a civil lawsuit. The motion is used when the defendant has failed to file an answer to the complaint. In order to be granted a default judgment, the plaintiff must demonstrate that the defendant was properly served the complaint, and that the defendant has failed to respond to it. There are two types of Massachusetts Motion For General Default: "Motion for Default Judgment (non-jury)" and "Motion for Default Judgment (jury)". The former is used in cases where a jury trial is not requested by either party, while the latter is used in cases where a jury trial is requested. The motion must include a statement of facts showing that the defendant has been served, and has failed to respond to the complaint. The plaintiff must also provide evidence of damages or other relief requested in the complaint.