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FEDERAL COURT RULES 2011 (SLI NO 134 OF 2011) - RULE 5.23

Orders on default

         (1)   If an applicant is in default, a respondent may apply to the Court for an order that:

                (a)    a step in the proceeding be taken within a specified time; or

               (b)    the proceeding be stayed or dismissed for the whole or any part of the relief claimed by the applicant:

                          (i)    immediately; or

                         (ii)    on conditions specified in the order.

         (2)   If a respondent is in default, an applicant may apply to the Court for:

                (a)    an order that a step in the proceeding be taken within a specified time; or

               (b)    if the claim against the respondent is for a debt or liquidated damages -- an order giving judgment against the respondent for:

                          (i)    the debt or liquidated damages; and

                         (ii)    if appropriate, interest and costs in a sum fixed by the Court or to be taxed; or

                (c)    if the proceeding was started by an originating application supported by a statement of claim, or if the Court has ordered that the proceeding continue on pleadings -- an order giving judgment against the respondent for the relief claimed in the statement of claim to which the Court is satisfied that the applicant is entitled; or

               (d)    an order giving judgment against the respondent for damages to be assessed, or any other order; or

                (e)    an order mentioned in paragraph (b), (c) or (d) to take effect if the respondent does not take a step ordered by the Court in the proceeding in the time specified in the order.

Note 1    The Court may make any order that the Court considers appropriate in the interests of justice -- see rule 1.32.

Note 2    An order or judgment under this Division may be set aside or varied.



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