Rule 35.3 Experts—overriding duty to the courtI1
England and Wales
(1)
F1It is the duty of experts to help the court on matters within their expertise.
(2)
This duty overrides any obligation to the person from whom F2experts have received instructions or by whom they are paid.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in rule 35.3(1) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2092), rules 1(2), 5(c)
- F2
Words in rule 35.3(2) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2092), rules 1(2), 5(d)
Commencement
Notes on Part 35
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Pt. 35 Table of Contents substituted (1.10.2009) by virtue of The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2092), rules 1(2), 5(a)