Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Default of Pleading — Court Justified in Entering Judgment Where Party Deliberately Refuses to Obey Order to File Defence

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Deliberate defiance of a court order to file a defence justifies entry of judgment. Mere carelessness or negligence differs from willful disobedience. The principle applies to civil procedure. Court orders must be obeyed.

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