WHAT HAPPENS IF DEFENDANT IS DEFAULTED?
If a defendant is automatically defaulted by the New Jersey Special Civil Part, then no trial will occur (unless the New Jersey Special Civil Part vacates the default) and the plaintiff has 6 months from the date of the entry of default to file additional paperwork with the New Jersey Special Civil Part to seek a default judgment against a defendant. In some cases, securing a default judgment only requires the plaintiff to submit paperwork, while in other cases, the plaintiff has to prepare and file a motion and the New Jersey Special Civil Part may require the plaintiff and defendant to appear at a court hearing a proof hearing.
