Joe files a lawsuit against Bob. Bob is served with a copy of the complaint. Bob puts the complaint in a drawer and ignores it for six months. What happens to the case?

Joe files a lawsuit against Bob. Bob is served with a copy of the complaint. Bob puts the complaint in a drawer and ignores it for six months. What happens to the case?

• A. Bob will receive an automatic 30-day extension
• B. Joe’s case is dismissed
• C. A bench arrest warrant is issued against Bob
• D. A default judgment is entered against Bob

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Answer

• • A default judgment is entered against Bob

Explanation:
The judge will issue a default judgement in favor of Joe. Default judgement is issued by the judge when the defendant fails to appear in court for case hearing in a specified period of time. In U.S, the Federal Rule 37(b)(iii) states that a defendant who fails to appear in court for hearing, can be found in default. Joe is required to file an affidavit to show that Bob was served with the order but chose not to show up for the case hearing.