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Multiple defendants - one didn't answer

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1,620 words with 6 Comments; publish: Fri, 07 Mar 2003 00:41:00 GMT; (80064.45, « »)

The state is: Washington

In a multiple defendant civil lawsuit, if one of the defendants does not answer the complaint can the plaintiff seek a default judgement against that defendant and continue to trial against the other?

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    • It loses some of his value as humor with me asking it, because I am guilty of really asking some very stupid questions! Especially when it wasn't that funny, anyway!
      #1; Fri, 07 Mar 2003 21:45:00 GMT
    • "Can you be a little more specific?"

      * Really pretty simple....

      If a plaintiff names multiple defendants and one (or more) of those defendants do not respond to the lawsuit, the plaintiff can request a default judgment be rendered against the non-answering defendant(s). The plaintiff(s) can then proceed with their claims against the remaining (answering) defendants.

      #2; Fri, 07 Mar 2003 08:27:00 GMT
    • I do have to admit, I was beginning to wonder about why you asked what appeared to be an obvious question.

      But, heck, we are here to serve the multitude of 'wondering' folks out there!

      #3; Fri, 07 Mar 2003 08:59:00 GMT
    • Quote:
      === Original Words ===

      mizlyn

      What is the name of your state? Washington

      In a multiple defendant civil lawsuit, if one of the defendants does not answer the complaint can the plaintiff seek a default judgement against that defendant and continue to trial against the other?

      My response:

      Yes.

      IAAL

      #4; Fri, 07 Mar 2003 05:06:00 GMT
    • I apologize. I was just joking with IAAL due to his VERY specific, and proper answer of "Yes". Sorry about that! It was my moronic attempt at a little humor.
      #5; Fri, 07 Mar 2003 08:40:00 GMT
    • Can you be a little more specific?
      #6; Fri, 07 Mar 2003 07:29:00 GMT