If you are a tenant who missed an eviction hearing and the court entered a default judgment against you, you can use this form to ask the court to remove the default judgment and give you a new hearing.
This form is for tenants who have a good reason for missing the hearing and a defense for why they should not be evicted.
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Any tenant who missed an eviction hearing can use this form.
Before you start this form, it can help if you have the decision that the judge made in front of you.
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