Question

If the defendant fails to answer a complaint, the judge may decide to issue a _____.
a.
Civil settlement
b.
Default judgment
c.
Summary judgment
d.
None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

b.

Default judgment

Explanation:

If the defendant fails to answer the plaintiff's claims or fails to appear at the hearing, the judge may, upon the plaintiff's request, hear and decide the case without hearing the defendant's side. This is called a default judgment.

Answer 2

Answer:

b. Default judgment