# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 42.3: Order that a solicitor has ceased to act

Extent: E+W

(1) A solicitor may apply for an order declaring that he has ceased to be the solicitor acting for a party.
(2) Where an application is made under this rule—
(a) notice of the application must be given to the party for whom the solicitor is acting, unless the court directs otherwise; and
(b) the application must be supported by evidence.
(3) Where the court makes an order that a solicitor has ceased to act—
(a) a copy of the order must be served on every party to the proceedings; and
(b) if it is served by a party or the solicitor, the party or the solicitor (as the case may be) must file a certificate of service.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/42.3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-42.3
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