8.07
CurrentLate appearance
Chapter 1General rules of procedure in civil proceedings
Part 4Local service of foreign judicial documents
8.07 Late appearance
(1) A defendant may file an appearance at any time, but after judgment an appearance shall not be filed without the leave of the Court.
(2) Where a defendant files an appearance after the time for appearance stated in the writ or originating motion, the time he has within which to serve a defence or for any other purpose, unless the Court otherwise orders, shall be calculated from the last day for appearance according to the writ or originating motion.
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