Duty of experts
Application
20.1 (1) This rule applies to,
(a) a person who is a litigation expert within the meaning of rule 20.2; and
(b) an expert who is appointed by the court under rule 20.3. O. Reg. 250/19, s. 8.
Duty of expert
(2) It is the duty of every expert to whom this rule applies to,
(a) provide opinion evidence that is fair, objective and non-partisan;
(b) provide opinion evidence that is related only to matters that are within the expert’s area of expertise; and
(c) provide such additional assistance as the court may reasonably require to determine a matter in issue. O. Reg. 250/19, s. 8.
Duty prevails
(3) In the case of a litigation expert, the duty in subrule (2) prevails over any obligation owed by the expert to a party. O. Reg. 250/19, s. 8.
