Rule 203 Default; Dismissal for Lack of Prosecution

(a) Entry of default in accordance with Rule 55(a), W.R.C.P., must be made in all default matters. Defaults may be heard by the court at any convenient time. If no request for hearing is made within 90 days after service of process upon the defendant, the case may be dismissed by the court. Upon application to the court before the expiration of 90 days, and showing good cause, the time may be extended.

(b) Cases on file for 90 days without service on the defendant will be dismissed by the court. Upon application to the court before the expiration of 90 days, and showing good cause, the time may be extended.

(c) Cases on the docket in which no substantial and bona fide action of record towards disposition has been taken for 90 days are subject to dismissal for lack of prosecution.

(d) If payment for papers filed by electronic means pursuant to Wyoming Rule of Civil Procedure 5(e)(3)(A) is not received by the district court clerk within ten (10) days of the clerk’s receipt of the electronic filing, the clerk may report that failure to the judge, who may strike the pleading or dismiss the case.

(e) Dismissal with prejudice shall be in conformity with the Wyoming Rules of Civil Procedure.