When a party has failed to plead or otherwise defend, the party entitled to a judgment by default shall apply in writing or orally to the Court.

If the party against whom judgment by default is sought has appeared in the action, they shall be served by the moving party with written notice of the motion at least seven (7) days prior to the review of the motion.

A judgment by default shall not be different in kind from or exceed in amount that prayed for in the demand for judgment.

A motion for default judgment shall include a valid military status verification in compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) 50 U.S.C. § 3931.

The moving party shall submit a proposed Judgment Entry with the motion.

If it is necessary to take an account, determine the amount of damage, establish the truth of any averment, or make an investigation of any other matter, a hearing may be set.

Failure to submit an affidavit by a person with actual knowledge verifying the reasonable cost of repair or diminution in value, with supporting documentation, necessary for the determination of the amount of judgment, a hearing may be set.

Civil actions on the docket for six (6) months without any proceedings may be dismissed, without prejudice, in accordance with Rule 5.23(A)(1) of the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio.