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FAMILY LAW RULES 20042003 No. 375 - RULE 15.45

Order for single expert witness
(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).



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