das Versäumnisurteil
Translation
default judgment
Examples
Das Gericht erließ ein Versäumnisurteil.
The court issued a default judgment.
Gegen das Versäumnisurteil wurde Einspruch eingelegt.
An appeal was filed against the default judgment.
Grammar Patterns
to issue a default judgment to issue a default judgment The court issued ein Versäumnisurteil.
to appeal a default judgment to appeal a default judgment An appeal was filed against das Versäumnisurteil.
Similar Words
Antonyms: streitiges Urteil (contested judgment)
Etymology
Composed of 'Versäumnis' (failure, default) and 'Urteil' (judgment). It's a judgment based on a party's failure to appear or respond.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Versäumnis' as a 'failure' or 'omission'. So, it's a judgment due to the omission of a required action, like showing up in court.