(1)  Before a bill of costs is filed for taxation, the order or judgment directing or authorising the taxation must be filed.

(2)  On the filing of a bill of costs for taxation and compliance with subrule (1) , the taxing officer is to appoint a date and time for taxation.

(3)  The party whose costs are to be taxed is to give to each other party a copy of the bill of costs and 2 days' notice of the taxing officer's appointment to tax the costs.

(4)  In case of urgency, the taxing officer may direct that one day's notice be given.

(5)  Copies of the bill of costs and notice of taxation are not required to be given to a party who has not appeared in the proceeding if an appearance was required to be entered.