What happens if a defendant fails to file a Written Statement in time?
If a defendant fails to file a Written Statement within the prescribed time limitthe court may proceed with the case ex-parte. This means that the court will consider only the plaintiff's claims and may pass a judgment in favor of the plaintiff based on the evidence presented. Howeverthe defendant can apply to set aside the ex-parte judgment and seek permission to file the Written Statement laterprovided they can provide a valid reason for the delay.