If you are asking the judge to set aside your default judgment: Because of your mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect, you must file your motion within six months after service of written notice of entry of the judgment.
Civil Action Law and Legal Definition. A civil action is an action that is brought to enforce, redress or protect a private or civil right. It is a non criminal litigation. If the action is brought by a private person it is termed as private action. If it brought by the government it is termed as public action.
By Allen Yesilevich on January 11, 2013. A civil action lawsuit is a kind of legal proceeding that does not violate any criminal laws and is filed by an individual or an organization that has been harmed. The complaint is generally filed in judicial district court that has jurisdiction to examine the allegations.