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.
Sometimes, the term lawsuit is in reference to a civil action brought in a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. The defendant is required to respond to the plaintiff's complaint.