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s 4.05

Termination of retainer by lawyer

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Chapter 1Introductory provisions
Part 4Lawyers
Division 4.1General

4.05 Termination of retainer by lawyer

(1)

If a party’s lawyer terminates the retainer, the lawyer must:

(a)

serve on the party a notice of intention of ceasing to act, in accordance with Form 7; and

(b)

at least 7 days after serving the notice—file a notice of ceasing to act, in accordance with Form 8.

(2)

A party whose lawyer has filed a notice under paragraph (1)(b) must file a notice of address for service within 5 days after the notice is filed.

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