--(1) The general rule is that parties must give instructions to a single expert.
--(2) Where, however, experts are instructed by two or more parties such experts must seek to carry out any examination jointly.
--(3) A party instructing an expert must provide him with a copy of this Part and give every other party notice of-
----(a) the name and address of the expert; or
----(b) the names and addresses of a number of experts one of whom the party intends to instruct; and
----(c) the nature of the instructions to be given to him.
--(4) Notice under paragraph (3) must be such as will give the other party enough time and information-
----(a) to instruct the same expert;
----(b) to instruct another expert to carry out an examination with the expert named in the notice; or
----(c) to instruct another expert to prepare a report jointly with that expert.
(Rule 66.6 deals with the possible effect on an order for costs if this rule is not followed before or after the issue of a claim)
Notes
Amended by Legal Notice 140 of 2000.
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