1612Orders—by consent in proceeding

1612 Orders—by consent in proceeding (1) This rule applies to an order in a proceeding for judgment by consent. (2) If a party is represented by a legal practitioner in the proceeding, the party’s consent to the order must be given by the party’s practitioner. Rule 1613 (3) If a party acts in person in the proceeding, the party’s consent to the order must be given— (a) in person to the judicial officer hearing the proceeding; or (b) in writing, witnessed by a legal practitioner. (4) However, a party who is a legal practitioner complies with subrule (3) (b) if the consent is in writing.