Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations5.03. Appearance
(1) A writ and, unless there is no defendant, an originating motion shall be endorsed with a statement to the effect that, if the defendant does not file an appearance within the time stated in the originating process, the plaintiff may obtain judgment against the defendant without further notice.
(2) Except as provided in subrule (3), the time for appearance to be stated in the originating process shall be as provided by rule 8.04.
(3) An originating motion under Order 53 which names a defendant shall state that the defendant may file an appearance on or before the day specified in the originating motion for application to the Master.