Rule 35.5 General requirement for expert evidence to be given in a written reportI1

England and Wales

(1)

Expert evidence is to be given in a written report unless the court directs otherwise.

(2)

If a claim is on the F1small 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.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in rule 35.5(2) inserted (1.10.2009) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2092), rules 1(2), 5(i)

Commencement

I1: Rule 35.5 in force at 26.4.1999, see Signature

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)