Rule 22 Waiver of Appearance

Waiver of appearance is presumed if:

(a) respondent fails to appear on the date of the hearing when the return of service or return receipt has been filed with the clerk at least 20 days before the hearing;

(b) respondent executes a waiver of appearance and/or a consent to judgment before a notary public and such has been filed with the clerk; or

(c) respondent does not appear or file a response with the clerk within 30 days of the service by publication.