A(n)________ is a judgment in favor of the plaintiff that occurs when the defendant fails to answer the complaint and the plaintiff's complaint alleges facts that would support such a judgment.
A)default judgment
B)judgment on the pleadings
C)dismissal without prejudice
D)interlocutory appeal
E)judgment notwithstanding the verdict

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The summons tells the defendant that if he or she does not respond to the lawsuit within a certain time period,the plaintiff will receive a default judgment.A default judgment is a judgment in favor of the plaintiff that occurs when the defendant fails to answer the complaint and the plaintiff's complaint alleges facts that would support such a judgment.

A(n)________ Is a Judgment in Favor of the Plaintiff That