When may a party be declared in default in the Philippines Rules of Court, and what is the effect of an Order of Default?

• A. When the party fails to answer within the time allowed, upon motion with notice, and proof of failure; the court may render judgment or require the claimant to present evidence; the defaulting party cannot participate but is given notice of subsequent proceedings
• B. Only when the party fails to appear at trial; the case is automatically dismissed
• C. Only by a court order based on the judge’s discretion; the case stops
• D. When the plaintiff fails to appear; the court dismisses the case

Answer: (A)