Rule 25.16 Discussions between expertsF1
(1)
The court may, at any stage, direct a discussion between experts for the purpose of requiring the experts to—
(a)
identify and discuss the expert issues in the proceedings; and
(b)
where possible, reach an agreed opinion on those issues.
(2)
The court may specify the issues which the experts must discuss.
(3)
The court may direct that following a discussion between the experts they must prepare a statement for the court setting out those issues on which—
(a)
they agree; and
(b)
they disagree, with a summary of their reasons for disagreeing.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Pt. 25 substituted (31.1.2013) by The Family Procedure (Amendment) (No.5) Rules 2012 (S.I. 2012/3061), rule 1, Sch.