# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 35.5: General requirement for expert evidence to be given in a written report

Extent: E+W

(1) Expert evidence is to be given in a written report unless the court directs otherwise.
(2) If a claim is on the small claims track or the fast track, the court will not direct an expert to attend a hearing unless it is necessary to do so in the interests of justice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/35.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-35.5
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