PART 18CHANGE OF SOLICITOR

Order that a solicitor has ceased to act18

1

A solicitor may apply for an order declaring that he or she has ceased to be the solicitor acting for a party.

2

Where an application is made under this rule—

a

the solicitor must serve the application notice on the party for whom the solicitor is acting, unless the court directs otherwise; and

b

the application must be supported by evidence.

3

Where the court makes an order that a solicitor has ceased to act, the solicitor must—

a

serve a copy of the order on every other party to the proceedings; and

b

file a certificate of service.