- (1)
- The court may, on application or on its own initiative, order that expert
evidence be given by a single expert witness.
(2) When considering whether
to make an order under subrule (1), the court may take into account factors
relevant to making the order, including:
- (a)
- the main purpose of these Rules
(see rule 1.04) and the purpose of this Part (see rule 15.42);
- (b)
- whether expert evidence on a particular issue is necessary;
- (c)
- the nature of the issue in dispute;
- (d)
- whether the issue falls within a substantially established area of
knowledge; and
- (e)
- whether it is necessary for the court to have a range of opinion.
- (3)
- The court may appoint a person as a single expert witness only if the
person consents to the appointment.
- (4)
- A party does not need the court's permission to tender a report or adduce
evidence from a single expert witness appointed under subrule (1).