If you are asking the judge to set aside your default judgment: Because of your mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect, you must file your motion within six months after service of written notice of entry of the judgment.
Civil Action Law and Legal Definition. A civil action is an action that is brought to enforce, redress or protect a private or civil right. It is a non criminal litigation. If the action is brought by a private person it is termed as private action. If it brought by the government it is termed as public action.
A civil action is a lawsuit that involves money, injury or damages, return of property, civil rights, or other non-criminal matters. 1  Overview. 2  Civil Actions in Court. 3  Filing a Summons and Complaint.  Responding to a Summons and 1  Complaint. Forms.  Rules 1  & Laws. Tools & Resources.