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Category - US Legal System

When may a default judgment be entered against a defendant?
  1. If the defendant fails to show up at court.
  2. If the defendant fails to respond to the plaintiff's complaint in a timely manner.
  3. If the defendant shows evidence of an unwillingness to pay if so ordered.
  4. If the defendant shows evidence of the inability to pay if so ordered.
  5. A and B.
Explanation
Answer: E. A default judgment may be entered against a defendant if the defendant fails to show up at court or if the defendant fails to respond to the plaintiff's complaint in a timely manner. A default judgment is a court order issued in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant fails to take procedural steps to defend against the plaintiff's claim. The defendant is bound by the court's decision.
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