SDSC CIV-198 (Rev. 2/19) JUDGMENT CHECKLIST 226 Page 1 of 2 Informational Form DEFAULT BY CLERK (CIVIL) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO JUDGMENT CHECKLIST 226 DEFAULT BY CLERK (CIVIL) Case Number: INSTRUCTIONS This checklist is designed as a tool to assist party(ies) with processing a judgment. It may not include all of the information that is legally required, is not legal advice, and should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from an attorney licensed by the State Bar of California. Legal questions should be directed to an attorney. All items must be completed, either by checking each box to indicate that the form has been filed, or by marking "N/A" to indicate that the item is not applicable to the case. If any documents were previously filed, the date should be noted next to the item on the checklist. It is helpful to flag or highlight the appropriate information on this checklist in the contract or declarations submitted. 1. Submit an original Proof of Service (JC Form #POS-010) for all defendants to be defaulted. a. The defendant222s name, including any 223aka(s),224 must match the names on the complaint. b. The name and title of the person authorized to accept service on behalf of a business/entity must be indicated on the proof of service. c. The Declaration of Due Diligence for substituted service must comply with Code Civ. Proc. 247 415.20 and SDSC Local Rule 2.1.5. 2. Submit a Request for Dismissal (JC Form #CIV-110) of "Doe" defendants, if "Does" are listed on the complaint. 3. Submit a Request for Entry of Default/Application for Default Clerk Judgment (JC Form #CIV-100). a. The time to answer must have expired before default can be entered. b. The names of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s), including any "aka(s)," must match the names on the complaint. c. The Declaration of Mailing must be complete. d. The Declaration of Military Status must be dated within six months of filing the default judgment. e. All defendants named on the judgment must be defaulted before judgment can be entered. f. All defendants not named on the judgment must be dismissed. 4. Submit a Memorandum of Costs (JC Form #MC-010 or CIV-100). a. Evidence must be submitted to support all fees and costs as requested. b. Service fees for dismissed defendants cannot be included. c. If the amount of damages is within the jurisdictional limits of the small claims court, a notice pursuant to Code Civ. Proc. 247 1033 is required. This notice will be satisfied by a declaration stating a demand letter was mailed to the defendant(s), notifying defendant(s) they are liable for court costs. 5. Interest claimed on the judgment: a. If interest is included on the judgment, a declaration must be submitted indicating the rate of interest, both beginning and end-dates used in the calculation, and total amount requested. b. If the interest rate is higher than the legal rate, the contract or disclosure statement must allow for interest in excess of the legal rate. 6. Attorney Fees claimed on the judgment: a. Attorney fees claimed on the judgment must comply with SDSC Local Rule 2.5.10 b. If attorney fees are based on a written agreement, the contract or disclosure statement must allow for the fees. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com SDSC CIV-198 (Rev. 2/19) JUDGMENT CHECKLIST 226 Page 2 of 2 Informational Form DEFAULT BY CLERK (CIVIL) 7. If the judgment is based on an Open Book Account: a. Submit a declaration that states, 223No written agreement exists.224 b. Submit a ledger or the most recent invoice showing the amount due. c. Late fees are not allowed. 8. If the judgment is based on a Written Agreement: a. If the written agreement is a negotiable instrument (i.e. check or promissory note), the original document must be submitted to the court. b. A waiver of security interest must be submitted if the contract has a collateral or security clause involving personal property. 9. If the judgment is submitted from a Debt Buyer: a. Submit a declaration per Civ. Code 247 1788.60. b. A copy of the contract or other document described in Civ. Code 247 1788.52(b) must be submitted to the court. 10. Include a brief summary of the case identifying the parties and the nature of the action pursuant to Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1800(a). 11. If a Fee Waiver was granted: The judgment must list all previously waived fees and costs on behalf of the prevailing party and order them paid to the court. This does not apply if the party being defaulted had a fee waiver. 12. Submit a proposed Judgment (optional 226 JC Form #JUD-100). The judgment cannot include more than the amount prayed for in the complaint. The names of the plaintiff(s) and defendant(s), including any "aka(s)," must match the names on the complaint. 13. 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