16Medical expert not called

16 Medical expert not called

16 Medical expert not called

(1) Where a subpoena is served on a medical expert who is to give evidence of medical matters and the medical expert is not called as a witness, he or she is, unless he or she was given notice, 14 days or more before the date of his or her attendance, that his or her attendance would not be required on that date or unless the Tribunal otherwise orders, be entitled to be paid $167.00 in addition to any amount paid under Rule 15 (Conduct money).

(2) The amount payable under subrule (1) is to be paid by the party who requested the issue of the subpoena to the expert within 30 days after the date for his or her attendance.

(3) Unless the Tribunal otherwise orders the amount paid under subrule (2) is not recoverable from any other party.