Default Judgement If the Court has entered a default judgement against the Defendant, the Defendant may file a written request to have the Court set aside the default judgement. The Defendant must file the written request within one year from the date of the default judgement. If properly files, the Court will schedule a hearing and the Defendant must show "good cause" for setting aside the judgement. If the Court sets aside the default judgement, the Court will schedule the claim for a new trial for both parties. If the one-year period has passed, the Defendant may sue to attack the judgement, but the Defendant should consult an attorney to properly do so.