UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 2005 - REG 6.26 Joinder to recover costs

UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 2005 - REG 6.26

6.26 Joinder to recover costs

(cf SCR Part 52A, rule 4(3) and (4))

(1) Except to the extent to which these rules expressly provide, a party may not join another person as a party to any proceedings for the purpose of making an application for costs against the other person.

(2) This rule does not apply--

(a) if the other person would otherwise be a proper party to the proceedings, or

(b) if the party joins the other person by means of a cross-claim in respect of a claim for costs against the party.