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Rule 55(a) authorizes the clerk to enter defaults upon the civil docket when the party fails ?to plead or otherwise defend?. Consequently, a party who has appeared can be in default for failing to file subsequent pleadings or otherwise defend.

Therefore the final sentence of subdivision (a)(2) provides the court with discretion to admit an attested copy of a record without a final certification, or an attested summary of a record with or without a final certification.

Not later than thirty (30) days after entry of judgment the court of its own initiative may order a new trial for any reason for which it might have granted a new trial on motion of a party, and in the order shall specify the grounds therefor.

Interpleader. (a) Plaintiff or defendant. Persons having claims against the plaintiff may be joined as defendants and required to interplead when their claims are such that the plaintiff is or may be exposed to double or multiple liability.

Rule 5(a) thus requires all papers to be served on all parties to the action with the following exceptions: (1) orders and judgments not required by their terms to be served; (2) ex parte motions; (3) any pleadings, motions, notices, or other papers when the opposing party is in default for failure to appear, and no ...

Rule 53(c) regulates the powers of the master. The court may specify or limit the powers or invite findings on particular issues, or to report evidence only.