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Maria has a claim against Alice for injury she sustained in Alice’s property allegedly due to Alice’s negligent maintenance. Maria filed and served a claim form and Particulars of Claim on Alice. As soon as 7 days after deemed service had passed and Alice had not filed an acknowledgement of service, Maria sought and obtained default judgment in default of an acknowledgment of service the following day.Alice now seeks your advice as to whether this could be set aside. What is the BEST advice you can give Alice?