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In answer to your question, I am assuming your complaint was unopposed, in that no one filed an answer. That being the case, you will need to file a Request to Enter a Default Judgment, with a supporting factual declaration and request a clerk's judgment, or in the alternative, also file a request for a default hearing to present facts to the court, supporting your request for a default judgment, and if orally granted, present to the court the appropriate judicial council form completed for the judge signature, which will be filed with the clerk's office with a copy to be sent to you, if you provide them a copy with a self addressed envelope. Your question is light on the facts, so the above is the best answer I can give.

Your aunt is trying to pull a fast one on you. Any claim made by your aunt would have to happen when your grandmother's will was probated 20 years ago while the probate process was going on. There definitely is a statute of limitations problem even if your aunt was the sole beneficiary. Call her bluff and then tell her to stop harassing you.

Generally they forfeit their deposit if they do not have a reason that expressly allows then to get out of the contract. If they have a any reason that is allowed pursuant to contract no you may sue them but you will not win.