Supreme Court Rules 2000

Unless a plaintiff has made an application for judgment under Division 3 of Part 11, the defendant is to file and deliver a defence to a statement of claim within 21 days after whichever of the following is the later:after the time of the delivery of the statement of claim; after the time limited for filing a notice of appearance.

If an application under rule 356 is dismissed or an order is made under rule 359(4) granting leave to defend, the defendant is to file and deliver a defence within – 8 days after the making of the order; or any other period fixed by the order.

If a statement of claim is filed in default under rule 353(2), the defendant, after filing a notice of appearance, may file and deliver a defence within 8 days after filing of the statement of claim.