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.
in civil law, the party who brings a suit or some other legal action against another, the defendant in this case in court. Defendant. in civil suit, the person against whom a court action is brought by the plaintiff; in a criminal case, the person charged with the crime.