449Pleadings—confession of defence

449 Pleadings—confession of defence (1) If a defendant alleges a defence that arose after the proceeding was started, the plaintiff may file and serve a confession of defence. Note See approved form 2.15 (Confession of defence) AF2006-260. (2) On filing and serving a confession of defence, the plaintiff may obtain a judgment for costs to be assessed up to the day the defence was served on the plaintiff, unless the court otherwise orders. defendant includes a defendant to a counterclaim. Division 2.6.6 Special defences