Chapter 1-5 Motions/Pleading Practice

1-5 Motions/Pleading Practice

Defendants may avoid a default by responding to the Complaint (by way of pleading or motion) within 20 days from when they were served.⁴⁹ If 20 days have passed, but the plaintiff has not yet sought a default, a defendant may still respond to the Complaint at any time prior to the entry of a default.⁵⁰ A case that progresses beyond the default stage will proceed to pleadings and motions. For a complete discussion of available responses to foreclosure complaints, see Chapter 7...