Parties seeking a default judgment should consult FRCP 55.
(a) Request for Clerk’s Entry of Default.
A plaintiff seeking default under FRCP 55(a) shall file a Request for Clerk’s Entry of Default
within 30 days after expiration of a defendant’s time to answer, appear, or otherwise defend
against a complaint. Failure to do so may result in dismissal for want of prosecution without
further notice.
(b) Request for Default Judgment.
Within 30 days after a Clerk’s Entry of Default, a plaintiff shall seek a default judgment under
FRCP 55(b). Failure to do so may result in dismissal for want of prosecution without further notice.
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