Commonwealth Numbered Regulations Commonwealth Numbered Regulations(1) If a party discontinues an application or response, another party to the proceeding may apply for costs.
(2) Unless the court directs otherwise, an application for costs must be made by a party within 28 days after service on the party of the notice of discontinuance.
(3) If an order for costs is made against a party, and the party brings against the party to whom the costs are payable a further proceeding on the same or substantially the same matter, the court may stay the further proceeding until the costs are paid.