Party-Appointed Expert Report LEC art. 335
Court-Appointed Expert Witness
Court appointment · LEC art. 347
Court-appointed expert in Barcelona, by court appointment or party request. Accredited impartiality, report compliant with the LEC and oral defence under cross-examination.
Court appointmentExpert witness listLEC art. 347Expert challengeCourt ratification
Court proceedings
The role of court-appointed expert requires three conditions: accredited technical knowledge, registration on the official Ministry of Justice list, and the ability to defend the report orally before the judge and lawyers of both parties.
Ratification and cross-examination
Oral ratification is an integral part of the service. The strength of this defence is decisive for the weight the judge gives to the report. Ratification fees included at no extra cost.
§ 06 · Frequently asked questions
Before commissioning a report
01 How is the court expert appointed?
By lottery among those registered on the official Ministry of Justice list, or by agreement of the parties (LEC art. 339).
02 Can the report be challenged?
The parties may challenge the expert or contest the report (LEC art. 343). The methodological rigour of the report is the most effective defence.
03 What is the difference between a party expert and a court expert?
You hire the party expert; the court appoints the court expert from a list. We explain it in this guide to court-appointed experts.
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