12.01Application of Chapter 12

#### 12.01 Application of Chapter 12 (1) Subject to subrule (3), this Chapter: (a) applies to costs for work done for a proceeding, or in complying with pre‑action procedures, in relation to a fresh application, paid or payable by one party to another; and (b) creates a duty for lawyers to give information about costs to their clients; and (c) provides for court management of the costs incurred by the parties in relation to a proceeding. > Note: For fresh application, see rule 1.05. (2) A party may only recover costs from another party in accordance with these Rules or an order. > Note: A self‑represented party is not entitled to recover costs for work done for a proceeding (other than work done by a lawyer) but, if so ordered, may be entitled to recover some payments. (3) This Chapter does not apply to costs in any part of a proceeding in which a Family Court is exercising its jurisdiction under section 35, 35A or 35B of the Bankruptcy Act.