—Requirements of Notice; Time

(a) The notices required by Section 17-34 shall be given in the manner provided in Sections 10- 12 through 10-14, the original with proof of service being filed with the clerk. (b) In all actions in which there may be a hearing in damages, notice of defenses must be filed within ten days after notice from the clerk to the defendant that a default has been entered. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 368.)