In order to successfully appeal a judgment in default, a defendant would have to satisfy the court of his or her reason for failing to enter the appearance or defence and the court would have to be satisfied that the reasons given explain or justify that failure.
Para recorrer com êxito de uma decisão à revelia, o requerido terá de informar o tribunal do motivo da sua falta de comparência ou contestação e o tribunal terá de se certificar de que os motivos apresentados explicam ou justificam essa falta.