Judicial principles and studies
Summoning Experts for Discussion and the Trial Court's Authority to Rule on the Request
The study outlines the trial court's discretion to order experts to appear for discussion, identifying when such a measure is appropriate (e.g., deficiencies or ambiguities in the report). Denying the request does not automatically amount to a legal violation.
Updated: 10 September 2026
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Subject
The study examines the trial court's discretionary power to order experts to attend for discussion, focusing on how the court evaluates the expert's report and performance.
Summary
The court's decision is one of discretion: it may require experts to appear where there are shortcomings in their performance, deviations from the assigned task, or where the report contains ambiguity. Conversely, a clear and unambiguous report ordinarily does not justify summoning the experts. Failing to grant a party's request to summon experts does not automatically amount to a breach of the law.
Practical significance
Courts should assess the sufficiency and clarity of expert reports before deciding to summon experts, and parties should be aware that such requests can be refused without constituting legal error. This content is a general educational summary and does not constitute a judicial text or legal advice.
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