The Civil Procedure Rules 1998

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34.18(1) The court may order an examination to be taken before—

(a)any fit and proper person nominated by the person applying for the order;

(b)an examiner of the court; or

(c)any other person whom the court considers suitable.

(2) Unless the court orders otherwise—

(a)the examination will be taken as provided by rule 34.9; and

(b)rule 34.10 applies.

(3) The court may make an order under rule 34.14 for payment of the fees and expenses of the examination.]