Section 13 Assessors. 57 & 58 Vict. c. 40.C1

Without prejudice to the provisions of the Nautical Assessors (Scotland) Act 1894, or of the Patents and Designs Acts 1907 to 1932, regarding the summoning of assessors, the Court may, in any cause, on the joint request of the parties thereto summon to its assistance, at the trial or proof or at any subsequent hearing, whether on reclaiming note, appeal, or otherwise, a specially qualified assessor.

The remuneration to be paid to an assessor under this section shall, unless the Court otherwise directs, be treated as expenses in the cause.