Month: September 2024

Why default judgment is not necessarily the end of a case

A party might end up with a default judgment against them in a civil case for all kinds of reasons. However, courts are generally inclined to be forgiving when a party can present a reasonable excuse for their previous delinquent behaviour. The bottom line for defendants who can provide a reasonable explanation for their own default and any delay in bringing the motion to set aside is that they stand a very good chance of success.