New Jersey Default Judgment For A Sum Certain is a court order that grants a plaintiff a monetary award in a civil case when the defendant has failed to answer or appear in court. The court will enter a Default Judgment if the plaintiff has presented sufficient evidence and the defendant has not responded to the complaint or otherwise appeared in the case. The monetary award is for a specific amount and may include interest, court costs, and attorney's fees. There are two types of New Jersey Default Judgment for a Sum Certain: a Pre-Answer Default Judgment and a Post-Answer Default Judgment. A Pre-Answer Default Judgment is entered when the defendant has not answered the complaint within the timeframe set by the court. The plaintiff will submit a motion for Default Judgment, which outlines the evidence and the amount of damages sought. The court will grant the motion and enter the Default Judgment if the plaintiff has presented sufficient evidence to support their claim and the defendant has not responded. A Post-Answer Default Judgment is entered when the defendant has answered the complaint, but has failed to appear for court hearings or otherwise participate in the case. The plaintiff will submit a motion for Default Judgment, which outlines the evidence and the amount of damages sought. The court will grant the motion and enter the Default Judgment if the plaintiff has presented sufficient evidence to support their claim and the defendant has not appeared or otherwise participated in the case.