The following Default Judgment guidelines apply when a defendant has failed to serve a Notice of Defence within the prescribed time. Judgments in Default of Defence must be e-filed on Citec Confirm and must include the following documents: The Default Judgment in the appropriate prescribed form (Form 60G-60L), reflecting the remedy being sought An Affidavit in Support (including any relevant exhibits) proving the defendant/s failure to serve a Defence (R21.02(2)). When preparing your Default Judgment, please ensure that: The defendant/s has filed a Notice of Appearance. If no Appearance has been filed, and the appropriate time has elapsed, a Judgment in Default of Appearance may be more suitable; The time for the defendant/s to serve a Defence has elapsed; The Proper Basis and Overarching Obligations Certifications have been filed; The ‘Date Entered’ (date of order) is left blank; The defendant/s against whom Judgment is sought is identifiable on the face of the Judgment; The ‘How Obtained’ section must state that the Judgment is in default of defence; and The amounts of the claim, interest and costs are correctly calculated and are accurate in the subtotals and the grand total. Further information and FAQs on preparing your Default Judgment are set out below, by clicking on the arrows to expand each section. 1. A claim for debt 2. A claim for damages 3. Calculating interest 4. Calculating costs 5. How do I file my Judgment on Citec Confirm? 6. What happens once my Judgment has been accepted for filing on Citec Confirm? 7. What happens if my Judgment is rejected for filing on Citec Confirm? 8. What happens after Interlocutory Judgment is granted?
The following Default Judgment guidelines apply when a defendant has failed to serve a Notice of Defence within the prescribed time. Judgments in Default of Defence must be e-filed on Citec Confirm and must include the following documents: The Default Judgment in the appropriate prescribed form (Form 60G-60L), reflecting the remedy being sought An Affidavit in Support (including any relevant exhibits) proving the defendant/s failure to serve a Defence (R21.02(2)). When preparing your Default Judgment, please ensure that: The defendant/s has filed a Notice of Appearance. If no Appearance has been filed, and the appropriate time has elapsed, a Judgment in Default of Appearance may be more suitable; The time for the defendant/s to serve a Defence has elapsed; The Proper Basis and Overarching Obligations Certifications have been filed; The ‘Date Entered’ (date of order) is left blank; The defendant/s against whom Judgment is sought is identifiable on the face of the Judgment; The ‘How Obtained’ section must state that the Judgment is in default of defence; and The amounts of the claim, interest and costs are correctly calculated and are accurate in the subtotals and the grand total. Further information and FAQs on preparing your Default Judgment are set out below, by clicking on the arrows to expand each section. 1. A claim for debt 2. A claim for damages 3. Calculating interest 4. Calculating costs 5. How do I file my Judgment on Citec Confirm? 6. What happens once my Judgment has been accepted for filing on Citec Confirm? 7. What happens if my Judgment is rejected for filing on Citec Confirm? 8. What happens after Interlocutory Judgment is granted?