AN APPLICATION TO SET A DEFAULT JUDGMENT ASIDE (3): THE DENTON CRITERIA CONSIDERED

June 25, 2026 · by · in Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Civil Procedure, Default judgment,, Members Content, Relief from sanctions, Setting aside judgment

An application to set aside a properly obtained default judgment requires the court to consider a number of factors.  Having considered whether there are "real prospects" of successfully defending the claim and the issue of promptness the court then goes on to consider the principles in Denton. "I h...

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