(1) Subject to Rule 77.06.8, a respondent to an appeal referred to in Rule 77.06 who desires to appeal from the decision from which the appellant has appealed shall do so by notice of cross-appeal.
(2) Within 14 days after the service upon the respondent of the notice of appeal, the respondent shall serve a copy of the notice of cross-appeal on—
(a) the appellant; and
(b) any other party directly affected by the cross-appeal.
(3) Rule 77.06.3 and Rule 77.06.4(3), (4) and (5) apply to a notice of cross-appeal as if it were a notice of appeal.
(4) A cross-appeal may be discontinued.
(5) Within seven days after service of the notice of cross-appeal, the respondent shall file a copy of the notice accompanied by a list signed by or on behalf of the respondent of—
(a) the persons upon whom the notice has been served; and
(b) the dates of such service.
(6) Where an appeal is discontinued or is taken to be abandoned—
(a) a respondent who has given notice of cross-appeal may proceed with the cross-appeal; and
(b) a Judge of the Court may give directions for its conduct.