Rule 55 – Default; Default Judgment

(a)Entering a Default. When a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has failed to plead or otherwise defend, and that failure is shown by affidavit or otherwise, the clerk must enter the party’s default.(b)Entering a Default...

Rule 54 – Judgments; Attorney Fees

(a)Definition; Form. “Judgment” as used in these rules includes a decree and any order from which an appeal lies. A judgment should not include recitals of pleadings, a master’s report, or a record of prior proceedings.(b)Judgment on Multiple Claims...

Rule 53 – Masters

(a)In General.(1)Nomenclature. As used in these rules, the word “master” includes a master, referee, auditor, examiner, and assessor.(2)Scope. Unless a statute provides otherwise, a court may appoint a master only to: (A) perform duties consented to by the...