(1) This rule applies if the parties agree that
the costs assessment be carried out by a particular costs assessor.
(2) The
parties may apply for a consent order under rule 666that the particular costs
assessor be appointed to carry out the costs assessment.
(3) The particular
costs assessor’s consent to appointment to carry out the costs assessment
and confirmation that, if appointed, there would be no conflict of interest
must be filed with the consent under rule 666.
(4) If the consent order
mentioned in subrule (2) is made, the registrar of the relevant court may
vacate any directions hearing date previously allocated for the application.
