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Default Proceedings (r. 19)

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  Where a defendant fails to deliver a statement of defence within the prescribed time, the plaintiff may require the registrar to note the defendant in default
  
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  Liquidated Damages: where the specific amount is known, damages can be granted by a registrar (RCP r. 19.04(1)(a))
  
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  Professional Obligations: often arise when lawyers fail to fulfil duties; lawyer’s obligation to be aware of what has been happening in the office, what clients or potential clients are expecting of them, and failure can result in a negligence claim
  
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    Huang: missing limitation period because lawyer forgot to properly diarize the claim, etc.