Local Rule L. Rule 7055-1: DEFAULT; DEFAULT JUDGMENT
Bankr. W.D. Tex. — Civil rule
L. Rule 7055-1. DEFAULT; DEFAULT JUDGMENT.
Parties seeking a default judgment should consult FRCP 55.
(a) Request for Clerk's Entry of Default.
A plaintiff seeking default under FRCP 55(a) shall file a Request for Clerk's Entry of Default within 30 days after expiration of a defendant's time to answer, appear, or otherwise defend against a complaint. Failure to do so may result in dismissal for want of prosecution without further notice.
(b) Request for Default Judgment.
Within 30 days after a Clerk's Entry of Default, a plaintiff shall seek a default judgment under FRCP 55(b). Failure to do so may result in dismissal for want of prosecution without further notice.