--(1) To discontinue proceedings or any part of proceedings a party must-
----(a) serve a notice of discontinuance on every other party to the proceedings; and
----(b) file a copy of it.
--(2) The claimant must state in the copy notice of discontinuance which he files that he has served notice of discontinuance on every other party to the proceedings.
--(3) Where the claimant needs the consent of some other party, a copy of the necessary consent must be attached to the notice of discontinuance.
--(4) Where the claimant needs permission from the court, the notice of discontinuance must contain details of the order by which the court gave permission.
--(5) Where there is more than one defendant, the notice of discontinuance must specify against which defendant or defendants the claim is discontinued.
Notes
Amended by Legal Notice 140 of 2000.
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