Which Is Correct? The Fees of an Expert Instructed in a Case Can

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which is correct?
The fees of an expert instructed in a case can be one of the most costly disbursements. To alleviate the cost to the firm or the client …

• A) the expert can be asked to enter into a CFA.
• B) the expert can be asked to defer their fee until the conclusion of the case and paid then if the outcome is successful for his instructing party.
• C) the expert can be asked to defer their fee until the conclusion of the case and be paid then regardless of whether the client has succeeded or not.
• D) It is not possible to have any form of CFA or deferred fee arrangement with an expert as it would be in breach of SRA Code of Conduct.