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279 Person with legal disability—effect of no notice of
intention to respond or defence
(1) If a defendant who is a person with a legal disability does not file a
notice of intention to respond or defence within the time limited by
these rules, the plaintiff may not continue the proceeding unless
someone is made litigation guardian of the defendant.
(2) This rule has effect despite division 2.11.3 (Default by defendant).