14.04
In forceService of defence
Chapter 1General rules of procedure in civil proceedings
Part 4Local service of foreign judicial documents
14.04 Service of defence
In a proceeding commenced by writ, a defendant who files an appearance shall serve a defence:
(a) where the endorsement of claim on the writ constitutes a statement of claim in accordance with rule 5.04 – within 14 days after filing the appearance;
(b) where the plaintiff serves a statement of claim – within 14 days after service of the statement of claim; or
(c) within such time as the
Court directs.
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