(1) This rule applies where —
(a) an application is made for; or
(b) the court is considering whether to make,
an order that a person who is not a party to the proceedings nor the legal practitioner to a party should pay the costs of some other person.
(2) Any application by a party must be on notice to the person against whom the costs order is sought and must be supported by evidence on affidavit.
(3) If the court is considering making an order against a person the court must give that person notice of the fact that it is minded to make such an order.
(4) A notice under paragraph (3) must state the grounds of the application on which the court is minded to make the order.
(5) A notice under paragraph (2) or (3) must state a date, time and place at which that person may attend to show cause why the order should not be made.
(6) The person against whom the costs order is sought and all parties to the proceedings must be given 14 days' notice of the hearing.
(7) A notice under paragraph (2) or (3) may be given to a person outside the jurisdiction of the court.
(8) A notice under paragraph (2) or (3) is required to be served but, if the person to be served is outside of the jurisdiction of the court, leave is not required.