672Solicitor to notify party of certain matters about pt 2.8

672 Solicitor to notify party of certain matters about pt 2.8 (1) This rule applies if a solicitor who acts for a party to a proceeding receives in relation to the proceeding— (a) a notice under rule 607 (1) (Notice to disclose discoverable documents) or 620 (1) (Production of documents for inspection); or (b) an order of the court for the party to answer interrogatories; or (c) an order of the court made under this part that imposes an obligation (however expressed) on the party. Rule 673 (2) The solicitor must, without unnecessary delay, take all reasonable steps to tell the party fully about the party’s obligation in relation to the notice or order. (3) If the solicitor, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subrule (2), the solicitor may be dealt with for contempt of court. (4) Subrule (3) does not limit any other power of the court in relation to the failure.