How many questions can parties seek clarity on from a single expert’s report?

In the context of New South Wales civil procedure, parties are typically allowed to seek clarity on a defined number of questions from an expert's report to ensure focused and efficient clarification of the expert's findings and opinions. Specifically, the rules governing expert evidence often stipulate that parties can submit a maximum of ten questions for the expert to clarify or expand upon their report. This framework is designed to prevent abuse of the process by limiting expansive or irrelevant questioning, while still giving parties a fair opportunity to understand the expert's conclusions.

The rationale behind the limitation to ten questions is to strike a balance between the need for thoroughness in expert testimony and the importance of keeping proceedings manageable and focused. If there were no limit, it could lead to an overwhelming number of questions that might confuse the issue rather than clarify it, prolonging litigation and increasing costs unnecessarily.

In contrast, the other options suggest either a smaller number of questions or an unlimited number, which would not align with the established practices aimed at maintaining efficiency within the legal process. Therefore, the choice of ten questions reflects the practical limits set by civil procedure rules conducive to achieving clarity in expert evidence.