Letter of instruction to single joint expert (with drafting notes)


Published by a ³ÉÈËÓ°Òô Dispute Resolution expert
Precedents

Letter of instruction to single joint expert (with drafting notes)


Published by a ³ÉÈËÓ°Òô Dispute Resolution expert

Precedents
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Private & confidential

[insert name and address of expert]

[insert date]

Dear [insert name of expert]

[insert case heading]

Instruction to act as single joint expert

Thank you for agreeing to act as the expert witness in this matter. As you know you will be acting as a single joint expert. We act for [insert name of client] who is [bringing OR defending] a claim against [insert name of opposing party/parties].

This letter has been countersigned by the solicitors acting on behalf of [insert name of party/parties] to confirm their agreement to the terms of this letter.

The aim of this letter is to provide you with the factual background to the dispute, the key documents and to identify the issues you will need to consider.

As an expert witness you will be aware of the need for you to comply with certain duties and ensure that certain procedures are followed.

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Jurisdiction(s):
United Kingdom
Key definition:
Single joint expert definition
What does Single joint expert mean?

An expert instructed by both parties to report on an issue in the proceedings which is not agreed.

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