When Should an Entry of Default Be Set Aside?

Published for On the Civil Side on December 03, 2025.

When a defendant fails to answer a complaint, the plaintiff can seek default judgment. Default judgment is a two-step process governed by G.S. 1A-1, Rule 55. Step one: the plaintiff moves the clerk of superior court to enter default against the defendant. Step two: the plaintiff moves the court to enter default judgment. Sometimes litigants […]

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