(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.
