Searchtoppers.com, L.L.C. v. TrustCash LLC

¶ 25 Because I agree with BYS Inc. v. Smoudi, 228 Ariz. 573, 578, ¶ 20, 269 P.3d 1197, 1202 (App.2012) and believe a party who has appeared when damages are liquidated is entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 55(b)2,1 respectfully dissent.

¶ 26 A defendant in a civil action must respond within twenty days after service of the summons and complaint. Ariz. R. Civ. P. 12(a)(1)(A). If the defendant “has failed to plead or otherwise defend” within twenty days, the plaintiff may file an application for entry of default. Ariz. R. Civ. P. 55(a).…