The Defendant has twenty (20) days from the date of service to file an Answer with the Court. If the defendant fails to answer you can make a motion to the court to enter a default judgment. You cannot ask for more than the amount that you listed in your complaint. You must send a copy of your motion to the defendant at his last known address. If the court agrees with your motion you will be given a default judgment.
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