[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Full Name] [Judge's Designation] [Court Name] [Court Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Default Judgment Case No. [Case Number] Dear Honorable [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally submit a Default Judgment in the aforementioned case. Please consider this letter as a formal request to enter a Default Judgment in favor of the plaintiff, [Plaintiff's Name], due to the defendant's failure to appear or respond. I. Background Information: 1. Case Summary: [Provide a brief summary of the case, including the nature of the dispute, parties involved, and relevant dates.] 2. Service of Process: [Describe how the defendant was properly served with the initial legal documents, including the date and method of service.] 3. Defendant's Failure to Respond: [Explain that despite being served, the defendant has failed to file an answer, motion, or any other response within the time frame specified by law. Include the dates of service and the expiration of the response deadline.] II. Legal Basis for Default Judgment: 1. Applicable Law: [Specify the relevant statute, court rule, or legal provision that governs the entry of default judgment in the state of Vermont. For example, refer to Vermont Rule of Civil Procedure 55.] 2. Requirements for Default Judgment: [Outline the prerequisites for obtaining a default judgment, such as expiration of the response deadline, lack of any filed response, and compliance with procedural requirements.] III. Request for Default Judgment: In light of the defendant's failure to respond to the summons and complaint within the prescribed timeframe, we respectfully request the court to enter a Default Judgment in favor of the plaintiff. We believe that the evidence and claims presented in the plaintiff's complaint are sufficient to warrant a judgment in their favor. IV. Relief Sought: [Specify the remedies sought by the plaintiff in the complaint, including any monetary damages, injunctive relief, or other pertinent outcomes. Provide a detailed breakdown of the requested relief.] V. Supporting Documents: For your convenience and consideration, we have attached the following documents: 1. Complaint: [Attach a copy of the plaintiff's initial complaint filed with the court.] 2. Proof of Service: [Include any proof of service documentation demonstrating that the defendant was properly served with the summons and complaint.] 3. Affidavit of Default: [Attach an affidavit executed by the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney affirming the defendant's failure to respond within the required time period.] 4. Proposed Default Judgment Order: [If available, provide a proposed default judgment order for the court's consideration and completion.] Should the court require any additional information or documents, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or email address provided above. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we trust that justice will be served through the entry of a Default Judgment in favor of the plaintiff. We appreciate your time and consideration. Sincerely, [Your Name]
[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Judge's Full Name] [Judge's Designation] [Court Name] [Court Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Default Judgment Case No. [Case Number] Dear Honorable [Judge's Last Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to formally submit a Default Judgment in the aforementioned case. Please consider this letter as a formal request to enter a Default Judgment in favor of the plaintiff, [Plaintiff's Name], due to the defendant's failure to appear or respond. I. Background Information: 1. Case Summary: [Provide a brief summary of the case, including the nature of the dispute, parties involved, and relevant dates.] 2. Service of Process: [Describe how the defendant was properly served with the initial legal documents, including the date and method of service.] 3. Defendant's Failure to Respond: [Explain that despite being served, the defendant has failed to file an answer, motion, or any other response within the time frame specified by law. Include the dates of service and the expiration of the response deadline.] II. Legal Basis for Default Judgment: 1. Applicable Law: [Specify the relevant statute, court rule, or legal provision that governs the entry of default judgment in the state of Vermont. For example, refer to Vermont Rule of Civil Procedure 55.] 2. Requirements for Default Judgment: [Outline the prerequisites for obtaining a default judgment, such as expiration of the response deadline, lack of any filed response, and compliance with procedural requirements.] III. Request for Default Judgment: In light of the defendant's failure to respond to the summons and complaint within the prescribed timeframe, we respectfully request the court to enter a Default Judgment in favor of the plaintiff. We believe that the evidence and claims presented in the plaintiff's complaint are sufficient to warrant a judgment in their favor. IV. Relief Sought: [Specify the remedies sought by the plaintiff in the complaint, including any monetary damages, injunctive relief, or other pertinent outcomes. Provide a detailed breakdown of the requested relief.] V. Supporting Documents: For your convenience and consideration, we have attached the following documents: 1. Complaint: [Attach a copy of the plaintiff's initial complaint filed with the court.] 2. Proof of Service: [Include any proof of service documentation demonstrating that the defendant was properly served with the summons and complaint.] 3. Affidavit of Default: [Attach an affidavit executed by the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney affirming the defendant's failure to respond within the required time period.] 4. Proposed Default Judgment Order: [If available, provide a proposed default judgment order for the court's consideration and completion.] Should the court require any additional information or documents, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or email address provided above. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we trust that justice will be served through the entry of a Default Judgment in favor of the plaintiff. We appreciate your time and consideration. Sincerely, [Your Name]
