(a) Written appearances - If a written appearance, general or special, is filed, copies of the appearance shall be served in the manner required for the service of copies of pleadings.

(b) Time to plead - A party who appears without having been served with summons is required to plead within the same time as if served with summons on the day he appears.

[Adopted May 17, 1976, effective July 1, 1976.]