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.
(December 2014) A lawsuit (or suit in law) is a vernacular term for a suit, action, or cause instituted or depending between two private persons in the courts of law.. The term refers to any proceeding by a party or parties against another in a court of law.