General questions about reviews
For a review, it is better to ask about methodology, completeness of the examination, source data and justification of conclusions, rather than ask the reviewer to resolve the entire dispute afresh without examining the object.
Suitable questions
Do the content and structure of the submitted report match the questions put to the expert and the objects of examination described?
Are the source data and examination procedures described in the report sufficient for the conclusions drawn?
Can a logical connection be traced between the report's examination section and its conclusions?
Does the report contain internal contradictions, omissions of significant source data or conclusions not supported by the examination described?
Do any conclusions go beyond the expert's stated specialist competence?
What to provide to the reviewer
- the complete report, including appendices, tables and photographic materials;
- the questions for the expert and the appointment document or assignment;
- materials cited by the expert;
- where available, a party's objections and documents against which the conclusions need to be compared.
What should not be framed as a question
The reviewer should not be asked to determine who is right in the dispute, whether the expert is at fault, whether the court should reject the report or how the case should be resolved. These are matters of legal assessment. A review must remain a professional analysis of the expert examination.
What to read next
Send materials for a preliminary assessment
Describe the situation and attach the available documents and photographs. After reviewing them, the work format, required materials, cost and time frame can be determined.
- we will check whether the task falls within commodity examination competence;
- we will determine whether documents and an inspection are sufficient;
- if specialist tests are needed, we will identify the laboratory component;
- we will indicate a possible format for the result.