Default of appearance
If the court is of the opinion that the defendant has been called in a proper manner, but has failed to appear (or to appear in the correct manner, e.g. not trough a lawyer), the court will declare the defendant to be in default of appearance. The court will also declare the defendant to be in default of appearance if he has not paid the court fee in time. The claim will be allowed against the defendant who was declared in default of appearance, unless this claim appears to be unjustified or unfounded to the court. (Source: https://www.amsadvocaten.com/practice-areas/procedural-law/default-of-appearance-default-judgment-and-objection/, accessed 7 April 2023)Â