Local Rule Rule 55: Default

RULE 55 DEFAULT

(a) Damages.

Any motion for a default judgment pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(b) shall contain a statement that a copy of the motion has been mailed to the last known address of the party from whom such damages are sought. If the moving party knows, or reasonably should know, the identity of any attorney thought to represent the defaulted party, the motion shall also state that a copy has been mailed to that attorney.

(b) Collection or Foreclosure Actions.

Motions for default judgment in any civil action brought for the collection of monies or foreclosure of mortgage filed by a financial institution or government agency, shall be accompanied, when applicable, by the following documents:

(1) A verified statement of account signed by plaintiff's authorized representative, indicating the principal amount and interest due, plus any other amount to which the plaintiff is entitled;

(2) an affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury as to the defendant's competency and military service;

(3) original or certified copies of all promissory notes;

(4) copies of all mortgage deeds;

(5) a certification from the Registry of the Property or a verified title search.