PART 35EXPERTS AND ASSESSORS

Discussions between expertsI135.12

1

The court may, at any stage, direct a discussion between experts for the purpose of requiring the experts to—

F1a

identify and discuss the expert issues in the proceedings; and

b

where possible, reach an agreed opinion on those issues.

2

The court may specify the issues which the experts must discuss.

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The court may direct that following a discussion between the experts they must prepare a statement for the court setting out those issues on which—

a

they agree; and

b

they disagree, with a summary of their reasons for disagreeing.

4

The content of the discussion between the experts shall not be referred to at the trial unless the parties agree.

5

Where experts reach agreement on an issue during their discussions, the agreement shall not bind the parties unless the parties expressly agree to be bound by the agreement.