When a defendant fails to respond to a lawsuit, a plaintiff can apply for a default judgment. Under Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, certain documents must still be properly served even after default.
Filed after defendant fails to respond. Some courts require the application be served on the defendant before default can be entered.
In some Arizona courts, the defendant must be served notice before a default judgment is entered. Rules vary by case type.
Court orders issued after judgment — including garnishments, writs of execution, and orders to appear — must be personally served.
If a defendant seeks to challenge the default, related motion papers may require service on the opposing party.