Judgments

Question 1

Default Judgments

Answer 1

Defendant will suffer default if defendant fails to respond to complaint within a timely manner:

Feds: 21 or 60 if waiver of formal process

Oregon: 30 days.

Question 2

Motions to Vacate Default Judgment

Answer 2

Fed: File motion to vacate within reasonable time.

Oregon: file motion within reasonable time of judgment. Motion will be granted upon showing of good cause and upon filing a pleading showing valid defense on merits.

Question 3

Motion for Relief of Judgment

Answer 3

Time Limit is 1 year after judgment

MEND: Merit, Equity, New Facts, Due Diligence.

Merit to your defense or claim.
Equity would be inequitable to allow judgment in wake of fraud or perjury.
New Facts - brand new facts come to light, casts doubt on that judgment.
Due Diligence - despite due diligence could not discover new facts until after judgment.