(1) This rule applies to an order in a proceeding for judgment by consent.
(2) If a party is represented by a legal practitioner in the proceeding, the party's consent to the order must be given by the party's practitioner.
(3) If a party acts in person in the proceeding, the party's consent to the order must be given—
(a) in person to the judicial officer hearing the proceeding; or
(b) in writing, witnessed by a legal practitioner.
(4) However, a party who is a legal practitioner complies with subrule (3) (b) if the consent is in writing.