A default judgment may be entered when:

A The plaintiff wins the case

B The defendant fails to respond to the complaint within the time allowed

C Both parties agree

D Discovery is complete

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

FRCP 55: when a defendant fails to plead or otherwise defend, the clerk (or court) may enter default, and the court may enter default judgment after a hearing on damages.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A default judgment may be entered when:" is Option B: The defendant fails to respond to the complaint within the time allowed.

The other options — A) The plaintiff wins the case, C) Both parties agree, D) Discovery is complete — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: FRCP 55: when a defendant fails to plead or otherwise defend, the clerk (or court) may enter default, and the court may enter default judgment after a hearing on damages.

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A default judgment may be entered when:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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