7.1.3.030 Default Judgment

(a) Upon failure of a defendant to appear at the time stated in the summons, the other party may proceed to offer evidence including proof that the defendant was served with summons, and the Court may render a judgment granting such relief as demanded in the complaint provided that the defaulting party may apply in writing for a new trial within ten (10) days of a default judgment, after showing good cause for his failure to answer the summons. Upon failure of plaintiff without just cause to appear at the time set by the summons for hearing, the Court shall dismiss the cause with prejudice.