Missouri Judgment For Defendant (also known as a Missouri Default Judgment) is a court order in which the court determines that the defendant is liable for a claim brought against them. This judgment is enforceable by law and can include damages, penalties, or other forms of relief. There are two main types of Missouri Judgment For Defendant: Default Judgment and Judgment on the Pleadings. A Default Judgment is issued when the defendant fails to appear in court or respond to the lawsuit. The court will then grant a judgment in favor of the plaintiff based solely on the plaintiff's claim. A Judgment on the Pleadings is issued when the defendant has filed an answer to the plaintiff's complaint and the court determines that the defendant has no valid defense to the plaintiff's claims. The court will then grant the plaintiff's requested relief in the form of damages, penalties, or other forms of relief. If the defendant fails to comply with the Missouri Judgment For Defendant, the plaintiff may seek enforcement through a Writ of Execution, which allows the sheriff to collect the judgment amount from the defendant.