Judgment by Default — Judge (also known as Default Judgment or Default Decree) is a legal decision made by a judge when a defendant fails to appear in court or respond to a lawsuit. This type of judgment allows the plaintiff to receive a court-ordered remedy without having to proceed to trial. There are two types of Judgment by Default — Judge: 1. Default Judgment on the Merits: This type of judgment is made on the merits of the case without a trial. The judge will review the evidence presented by the plaintiff and determine whether the plaintiff has met the burden of proof. 2. Default Judgment on Technical Grounds: This type of judgment is made on the basis of a technicality. This may occur if the defendant fails to respond to a lawsuit within the prescribed time frame or fails to appear in court on the appointed date. In such cases, the judge will usually enter a default judgment in favor of the plaintiff.