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FAMILY LAW RULES 20042003 No. 375 - RULE 15.47

Single expert witness's fees and expenses
(1)
The parties are equally liable to pay a single expert witness's reasonable fees and expenses incurred in preparing a report.

(2)
A single expert witness is not required to undertake any work in relation to his or her appointment until the fees and expenses are paid or secured.

Note 1
This rule applies unless the court orders otherwise (see rule 1.12).
Note 2
If there is a dispute about fees, a party or the expert witness may request the court to determine the dispute (see paragraph 15.46 (d)).



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