Bill Summary for H 376 (2015-2016)
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Summary date:
Apr 21 2015
S.L. 2015-153
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AN ACT AMENDING THE RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE TO MODERNIZE DISCOVERY OF EXPERT WITNESSES AND CLARIFYING EXPERT WITNESS COSTS IN CIVIL ACTIONS.Intro. by Jordan, Stam, Glazier.
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Bill summary
House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Deletes language which stated parties have the option of submitting a written report of the opinion that an expert witness will express and the basis and reasons for it, unless otherwise stipulated or ordered by the court. Now provides that this option exists and does not provide for preemption by the court or by stipulation.
Makes technical changes.
Adds clarifying language that provides that the notice requirements provided in Rule 26(b) concerning witnesses providing written reports do not apply if neither party had less than 120 days notice of the trial.