ENTRY OF JUDGMENT - CONTESTED what does this mean? .

Question

I am a plaintiff and it looks like the Judge ruled in favor of the defendant but why does it say contested? Any help would be greatly appreciated

Answer 1

You have not given nearly enough info for an accurate answer.  Are you saying that a judgment  has already been entered in your case?  Where did you see the words "Entry of Judgment - Contested"?  Was it on the docket sheet, the file jacket, an Abstract of Judgment, Order of the Court? Has there been a hearing on a Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Quash, Motion for Summary Judgment by the Defendant?  More info needed to answer without guessing.

Answer 2

because the defendant showed up to court and contested that they owed you the money. if you lost you cannot appeal (in california) and you are out the money, sorry