# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 45.47: Advice obtained in claims started under the RTA Protocol or the EL/PL Protocol


(1) This rule applies where a claim has been started under the RTA Protocol or the EL/PL Protocol.
(2) Where this rule applies and—
(a) an advice has been obtained from a legal representative as provided for in the relevant Protocol; or
(b) an advice has been obtained from a specialist legal representative on the amount of damages where the claimant is a child and that advice—
(i) is within the legal representative’s particular expertise; and
(ii) is reasonably required to value the claim,
the fixed costs may include an additional amount of £150.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/45.47 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-45.47
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