A phrase meaning a party has failed to do what an order required by the deadline set. Orders often state what will happen 'in default of' compliance — for example, that the applicant may make a without notice application for documents to be signed by a judge on the respondent's behalf.
In Plain English
A term used when someone fails to follow a court order or misses a specific deadline. If you are in default, the court may allow the other side to take the next legal steps without you.
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