37Steps before costs may be recovered

37 Steps before costs may be recovered (1) If a lawyer has not served an account, the lawyer must serve one within 28 days after receiving a request from the person who has paid or is liable to pay the costs, or within such further time as the court allows. (2) A lawyer must not commence or continue a proceeding to recover costs from a person unless: (a) the lawyer has served on the person an account and, if applicable, a notice of rights, and no request for a bill has been made in accordance with rule 38 or 39; or (b) if a bill has been served on the person: (i) no notice disputing the bill has been served in accordance with rule 42; or (ii) a notice disputing the bill has been determined or withdrawn.