--(1) Discontinuance against any defendant takes effect on the date when the notice of discontinuance is served on him under rule 38.3(1)(a).
--(2) The proceedings are brought to an end as against him on that date.
--(3) However, this does not affect-
----(a) the right of the defendant under rule 38.4 to apply to have the notice of discontinuance set aside; or
----(b) any proceedings relating to costs.
Notes
Amended by Legal Notice 140 of 2000.
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