The Alaska CIV-740 form is a pivotal document employed within the legal system to address situations where a defendant has not responded to a lawsuit filed against them, particularly in cases involving eviction (F.E.D. action). This comprehensive form serves as an application for the court to formally record the defendant's failure to respond, accompanied by an affidavit where the plaintiff attests to the truthfulness of certain statements concerning the case, including the confirmation of service to the defendant, the lack of a response from the defendant, and the defendant's military status, among others. Additionally, it requires the plaintiff to detail the financial aspects of the claim, such as unpaid rent, damages, and any applicable fees, thereby calculating the total amount owed. Crucial to this process are the requirements of ensuring the defendant's rights under civil and possibly military protections are considered, prompting the plaintiff to provide evidence regarding attempts to determine the defendant’s military status. The concluding sections necessitate the inclusion of a proposed judgment and a certificate of service, illustrating the procedural steps taken to notify the defendant of the ongoing legal proceedings. Ensuring accuracy and completeness when filling out the form is paramount, as it directly impacts the court’s ability to proceed with entering a default judgment, ultimately enabling the plaintiff to seek recovery of the owed amount and any additional damages as stipulated by the court.
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Form Name | Alaska Form Civ 740 |
Form Length | 3 pages |
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Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
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DEFAULT APPLICATION, AFFIDAVIT |
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AND ENTRY (IN F.E.D. ACTION) |
APPLICATION
The defendant has not filed a written answer to the complaint or otherwise defended this action. Therefore, plaintiff requests that the clerk of court enter the defendant’s default as provided in
Civil Rule 55.
AFFIDAVIT
I solemnly swear (or affirm) that the following facts are true to the best of my knowledge:
1.The summons and complaint were served on the following defendant(s) by process server or peace officer. A Return of Service for each defendant has been filed with the
court or is attached.
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2.The defendant has not filed a written answer to the complaint.
3.The defendant is not a minor under age 18 or an incompetent person.
4.Regarding the defendant’s military status:
The defendant is in active military service.
The defendant is not in military service.
I am unable to determine whether or not the defendant is in military service. My knowledge and belief about the defendant’s military status is based on the following
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5.Calculation of amount owed to plaintiff. as proof of each amount owed.)
a. Unpaid Rent:
(Attach receipts, invoices, rental agreement, etc.
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b.Damages to Premises (Itemize)
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Late Fee (if allowed by rental agreement or lease) |
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Subtotal of Amount Due (rent, damages, and late fee) |
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Civil Rules 55 and 85(a)(5) |
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d.Subtract Amounts Defendant Paid to Plaintiff:
Security Deposit.
Other Payments.
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5.Costs
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(Civil Rule 82(b)(4) determines the amount of attorney fees that will be awarded.)
7.Prejudgment Interest
I do not request prejudgment interest.
I request prejudgment interest. I understand it will be calculated from the date the summons and complaint were served on the defendant(s) to the date of judgment.
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8.I am submitting a proposed Default Judgment form
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This section must be completed. Service is required under all circumstances.
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Certificate of Service |
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Note: If the defendant has been evicted, you cannot use that address unless you cannot find the defendant’s current mailing address. Civil Rule 85(a)(5). For more information, see
The address listed above is the address from which the defendant was evicted. I could not find the defendant’s current mailing address or whereabouts. I made the
following efforts to find this information:
Checked the court file. Called the defendant.
No telephone number available.
Called directory assistance.
Contacted references listed on rental application.
No references listed.
Searched the Internet. Other:
I do not have access to the Internet.
Plaintiff’s Signature
ENTRY OF DEFAULT
The defendant’s default is hereby entered in the records of this court.
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a copy of this document was mailed to the plaintiff. |
Clerk: _________________ |
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DEFAULT APPLICATION, AFFIDAVIT AND ENTRY – F.E.D. |
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