35.5—(1) Expert evidence is to be given in a written report unless the court directs otherwise.
(2) If a claim is on the [F1small claims track or the] fast track, the court will not direct an expert to attend a hearing unless it is necessary to do so in the interests of justice.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in rule 35.5(2) inserted (1.10.2009) by The Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2009 (S.I. 2009/2092), rules 1(2), 5(i)
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