Michigan Default Judgment is a court order that a person or business must pay a debt or other obligation when they fail to respond to a claim or lawsuit in a timely manner. This type of judgment is typically only available when the person or business being sued has not responded to the lawsuit within the court-mandated time frame (usually 28 days). It is also known as a Judgment by Default. There are two types of Michigan Default Judgment: Default Judgment by Default and Default Judgment by Confession. A Default Judgment by Default occurs when the defendant fails to file an answer within the time limit set by the court, and the court awards the plaintiff the damages they have asked for. A Default Judgment by Confession occurs when the defendant has filed an answer, but has failed to appear in court. In this case, the court may award the plaintiff the damages they requested.