UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 716 No participation by a party

UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 716

716 No participation by a party

(1) This rule applies if—

(a) a costs assessor is appointed to carry out a costs assessment; and

(b) a party to the application for the costs assessment does not participate in the costs assessment in accordance with the procedure decided by the costs assessor.

(2) The costs assessor may—

(a) proceed with the assessment without the party’s participation; or

(b) refer the application to the court for directions.