12Limit on costs for expert witnesses

#### 12 Limit on costs for expert witnesses 12 Limit on costs for expert witnesses > > (1) Costs are not to be included in an assessment or award of damages in respect of an expert witness giving evidence, or providing a report, on behalf of the claimant in relation to a claims assessment or in court proceedings under the Act, except for costs in respect of— > > > > > (a) one medical expert in any specialty, and > > > > > (b) 2 experts of any other kind. > > > (2) Subclause (1) does not apply if the Commission or court concerned agrees that costs are payable in respect of a greater number of expert witnesses in the matter. > > > (3) Despite subclause (1)(a), if there is a substantial issue as to a matter referred to in section 58(1)(d) of the Act, costs are payable in respect of 2 medical experts in any specialty relevant to the injury concerned. > > > (4) This clause extends to costs incurred in connection with medical assessments. > > **cl 12:** Am 2020 (744), Sch 2\[4\].