For multi-track cases, what is the court's approach to experts?

• A. The court prohibits any expert testimony.
• B. The court requires two SJEs.
• C. Prohibits any expert testimony?
• D. The court prefers an SJE but may allow own experts if issues are too complex for an SJE.

Answer: (D)

In multi-track civil cases, the court aims to keep expert evidence efficient by normally appointing a single joint expert to give one report on the disputed technical issues. This helps avoid multiple conflicting opinions and keeps costs down. The best answer reflects that approach: the court prefers a Single Joint Expert, but if the issues are too complex for one expert to cover adequately, the court may allow the parties to instruct their own experts. This balance gives a clear, impartial basis for the court’s decision while preserving flexibility for highly technical or diverse issues.

So, the court’s default is to use a single joint expert, with the option to permit own experts when necessary due to complexity. The other options aren’t correct because the court does not ban expert testimony, there isn’t a general requirement for two joint experts, and the standard path is not a blanket prohibition or exclusion of expert input.