The formal document sent to an expert setting out the questions the court and parties need answered. In financial cases it is usually drafted by one party and agreed with the other, and sent to the expert (such as a valuer, accountant, or PODE) by a set date.
In Plain English
This is a formal letter sent to a neutral expert, like a house valuer, giving them specific questions to answer for the court. Both sides usually agree on what the letter says before it is sent.
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