UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 138 Late filing of notice of intention to defend
UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 138
Late filing of notice of intention to defend138 Late filing of notice of intention to defend
A defendant may file and serve a notice of intention to defend at any time before judgment, even if the defendant is in default of rule 137 .
Note—However, see chapter 9 (Ending proceedings early), part 1 (Default), division 2 (Proceedings started by claim) for the possible consequences of not filing within the time limited for filing.