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Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Civil Claims Third Party Procedure Rule 1977
12Failure by third party to file notice of grounds of defence
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12 Failure by third party to file notice of grounds of defence
12 Failure by third party to file notice of grounds of defence
Where a third party does not file notice of the grounds of his defence within 28 days after service on him of a third party notice, he shall be deemed to have admitted the whole of the defendant’s claim against him, unless the court otherwise orders, and the court may, on the application in writing of the defendant and without further notice to the third party, enter judgment against the third party.