IV.   Consensus

Default is the failure of a person to appear and defend an accusation, thus causing a judgment or action to be rendered against them.

The failure to meet an obligation of a Consensus Instrument is a breach, not a default. A breach of a Consensus Instrument is not equivalent to a default.

Excluding any lawful excuse or obstruction, a person or their counsel is expected to appear before a Competent Authority where an accusation or controversy against them has been raised.

Excluding any lawful excuse or obstruction, a person who fails to attend a hearing before a Competent Authority, admits their guilt.

Excluding fraudulent causes or action or errors of due process, the failure of a person to appear before a Competent Authority when called to answer and defend themselves causes an injury to the law.

When a person has caused an injury to the law and admitted their guilt through non attendance, a Competent Authority may then issue an order against the person known as a Default Judgment, compelling the person to perform the obligations of the order.

Any person who issues a default notice or judgment before a person has had the opportunity to defend themselves is guilty of fraud and deception and automatically consents and affirms full liability of the default judgment, plus any further penalties and punishment.

A default notice or judgment can never be issued unless a person has been given the fair right and notice to defend themselves before a competent authority.