THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 101: PUTTING A FIGURE IN THE PARTICULARS OF CLAIM DOES NOT NECESSARILY ENTITLE A CLAIMANT TO DEFAULT JUDGMENT FOR THAT SUM

Does the fact that a specific sum is claimed in the Particulars entitle a claimant to enter default judgment in that sum?  Sometimes the answer to that question is no.  That was the issue being considered in in this case.  The claimant could not enter judgment in default because it was seeking addit...