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By: Series: Solicitors' Journal ; (Expert Witness Supplement) 145(47) 14 December 2001, 18-19(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Since the Civil Procedure Rules it has become increasingly common to appoint a single joint expert (SJE) to a case. Offers some practical steps that demonstrate instructing a SJE can be carried out efficiently. Advice includes establishing the credentials of the proposed SJE, being involved in preparing a SJE's instructions; remembering precedents for additional further experts; investing time in drafting written questions, and considering appointing a shadow expert as an adviser. Case law.

Since the Civil Procedure Rules it has become increasingly common to appoint a single joint expert (SJE) to a case. Offers some practical steps that demonstrate instructing a SJE can be carried out efficiently. Advice includes establishing the credentials of the proposed SJE, being involved in preparing a SJE's instructions; remembering precedents for additional further experts; investing time in drafting written questions, and considering appointing a shadow expert as an adviser. Case law.