Isabel and Josh engage in a business transaction that leads to a dispute. Isabel initiates a lawsuit against Josh by filing a complaint. The sheriff serves Josh with a summons. If Josh chooses to ignore it,
A) Isabel must file an amended complaint.
B) Isabel will have a judgment entered in her favor.
C) Josh must be served with a second summons.
D) Josh will have a judgment entered in his favor.

Question

Isabel and Josh engage in a business transaction that leads to a dispute. Isabel initiates a lawsuit against Josh by filing a complaint. The sheriff serves Josh with a summons. If Josh chooses to ignore it,​
A) ​Isabel must file an amended complaint.
B) ​Isabel will have a judgment entered in her favor.
C) ​Josh must be served with a second summons.
D) ​Josh will have a judgment entered in his favor.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If Josh chooses to ignore the summons, Isabel can file a motion for default judgment, and the court may award judgment in her favor.

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