Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations Australian Capital Territory Current Regulations(1) This rule applies if, because of a discontinuance or withdrawal under this division, a party is liable to pay the costs of another party, and the party, before paying the costs, starts another proceeding on the same or substantially the same grounds.
(2) The court may order a stay of the subsequent proceeding until the costs are paid.
Note Pt 6.2 (Applications in proceedings) applies to an application for an order under this rule.