Legal Procedure: Notice of Intention to Defend Quiz
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How many days does the defendant have to deliver a notice of intention to defend after being served with a summons?

  • 7 days
  • 5 days
  • 10 days (correct)
  • 14 days

    • What must the defendant do to defend the action?

  • Apply to the court for permission to defend the action
  • Deliver a consent in writing to the exchange or service of subsequent documents and notices by way of facsimile or electronic mail
  • Deliver a notice of intention to defend to the plaintiff only
  • Deliver a notice of intention to defend to the registrar or clerk of the court and serve it upon the plaintiff (correct)

    • What is the period of time that is excluded from the 10-day period to deliver a notice of intention to defend?

  • 1 January to 31 January
  • 16 December to 15 January (correct)
  • 1 December to 15 January
  • 1 November to 31 December

    • After the defendant has delivered a notice of intention to defend, what may any party do for the purposes of pleading?

    <p>Require any other party to make available for inspection within 5 days a specified document or recording that is relevant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the defendant refuses or fails to deliver a consent in writing to the exchange or service of subsequent documents and notices?

    <p>The court will grant the consent, on such terms as to costs and otherwise as may be just and appropriate in the circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a default judgment?

    <p>A judgment given in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant fails to appear in court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What documents must be lodged with the registrar or clerk of the court when requesting default judgment?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can judgment by default be granted against a defendant?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the claim is unliquidated, how must the plaintiff prove the extent and nature of the damages?

    <p>By providing evidence orally or by affidavit to the court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the case of an action based on a liquid document, what additional document must be attached to the request for judgment?

    <p>The original liquid document</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the registrar or clerk of the court refer the request for default judgment to the court?

    <p>Only in cases of unliquidated claims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an unliquidated claim given in the text?

    <p>Damages as a result of a motor collision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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