So she definitely filed a motion for a default judgement and the judge has responded.
The judge doesn't seem to agree with the interpretation above. I read this as she as given up all her defenses.
Defendants have now consented to the entry of a default judgment. In doing so, Defendants effectively concede that they do not intend “to plead or otherwise defend” the case as provided by our rules of procedure. See Rule 55(a)(1), Arizona
Rules of Civil Procedure
There's a footnote that says
It's worth noting that – pursuant to well-established Arizona law – a defaulted party loses all rights to litigate the merits of the cause of action. The defaulted party may appear in the action solely for the purpose of litigating the issue of damages
So she definitely filed a motion for a default judgement and the judge has responded.
The judge doesn't seem to agree with the interpretation above. I read this as she as given up all her defenses.
There's a footnote that says
Here is the ruling. https://courtminutes.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/viewerME.asp?fn=Civil/032024/m10811078.pdf