PRE-2024 COMMITTEE NOTE
Although Fed. R. Civ. P. 55(b) does not require service of notice of an application for a
default judgment upon a party who has not appeared in the action, the Committee
believes that experience has shown that mailing notice of such an application is
conducive to both fairness and efficiency and has therefore recommended a new Local
Civil Rule 55.2(c) providing for such mailing.
2024 COMMITTEE NOTE
The Committee has amended Local Civil Rule 55.2 to clarify the materials that should
be filed when a party seeks a default judgment. Local Civil Rule 55.2 is also amended to
reflect current practices regarding the entry of a default judgment.
Joint Local Rules, S.D.N.Y. and E.D.N.Y.
Effective January 2, 2026
