Default judgment - A judgment awarding a plaintiff the relief sought in the complaint because the defendant has failed to appear in court or otherwise respond to the complaint.⏎
Dismissal without prejudice - Court action that allows the later filing.⏎
Complaint - A written statement that begins a civil lawsuit, in which the plaintiff details the claims against the defendant.⏎
Conviction - A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.⏎
Ex parte - A proceeding brought before a court by one party only, without notice to or challenge by the other side.⏎