Withdrawal of proceedings, compromises and settlements
18.—(1)  The plaintiff may withdraw any action or proceedings at any time before judgment, but shall be liable to pay the costs thereof and shall not bring any other action or proceedings thereafter in the same cause without leave of the Court.
(2)  The parties to any action or proceedings may compromise and settle such action or proceedings at any time and the Court shall, if so requested by any party, record the terms of the settlement:
Provided that no withdrawal or settlement shall be made by a representative appointed under rule 15 without the leave of the Court, which shall have due regard to the interests of the persons represented.