Entry of Default and Default Judgment

(a) Entry of Default. Motions for entry of default must include proof of service of the complaint per Fed. R .Civ. P. 4 and notice to appearing parties. (b) Judgment Following Default. (1) Attorney’s Fees.

For purposes of Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(b)(1), a claim for “reasonable attorney’s fees” is not a claim for a sum certain. (2) Supporting Evidence. Motions for judgment following entry of default must be supported by declarations and evidence establishing the right to relief, including but not limited to: (A) calculations supporting the amount of judgment; (B) relevant contract documents; (C) the facts supporting any claim for prejudgment interest, including the applicable interest rate and calculation of interest due, see 28 U.S.C. § 1961; (D) the facts supporting any claim for attorney’s fees, including the amount of fees sought, the actual time spent, and actual fees incurred; and (E) compliance with the Service Members Civil Relief Act, 50 USC §§ 3901-4043.