Rule 3—(1) Where the relationship of solicitor and client exists or has existed the court may, on the application of the client or his personal representatives, make an order for—
(a)the delivery by the solicitor of a cash account;
(b)the payment or delivery up by the solicitor of money or securities;
(c)the delivery to the claimant of a list of the moneys or securities which the solicitor has in his possession or control on behalf of the claimant;
(d)the payment into or lodging in court of any such moneys or securities.
(2) An application for an order under this rule must be made by the issue of a claim form, or if in proceedings by an application in accordance with CPR Part 23.
(3) If the defendant alleges that he has a claim for costs, the Court may make such order for detailed assessment in accordance with CPR Part 47 and payment, or securing the payment, thereof and the protection of the defendant’s lien, if any, as the Court thinks fit.