[F1DirectionsE+W
28.7.—(1) The matters to be dealt with by directions under rule 28.2(1) include—
(a)disclosure of documents;
(b)service of witness statements; F2...
(c)expert evidence [F3; and]
[F4(d)whether to order or encourage the parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution.]
F5...
(Rule 26.9(6) deals with limitations in relation to expert evidence and the likely length of trial in fast track cases.)
(2) Directions to be given under rule 28.2(1) shall be in the form set out at http://www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil, unless the court orders otherwise.]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 28 substituted (1.10.2023) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/572), rule 1(1), Sch. 2 (with rule 2)
F2Word in rule 28.7(1)(b) omitted (1.10.2024) by virtue of The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/839), rules 1(1), 8(1)(a)
F3Word in rule 28.7(1)(c) substituted (1.10.2024) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/839), rules 1(1), 8(1)(b)
F4Rule 28.7(1)(d) inserted (1.10.2024) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/839), rules 1(1), 8(1)(c)
F5Words in rule 28.7 omitted (1.10.2024) by virtue of The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/839), rules 1(1), 8(1)(d)