Before relying on expert evidence, what must the court give, and what may it limit?

• A. Permission; the court may limit the fees recoverable
• B. Permission; the number of experts
• C. No permission required; costs are uncapped
• D. The court must appoint the expert

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that you must obtain the court’s permission before relying on expert evidence. Once permission is granted, the court has power to control costs tied to that expert, including limiting the fees that may be recovered for the expert’s work. This helps keep litigation costs proportionate. The other options aren’t correct because permission is required (not none), the court isn’t obliged to appoint the expert, and while the court can regulate aspects like the number of experts, the question specifically points to limiting the fees recoverable.