(a)Generally. Except as otherwise provided in this Rule, discovery in actions for condemnation shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 400 of Title 2 of these Rules.(b)Experts Not Expected to Be Called at Trial; Fees and Expenses. A party may obtain discovery of the identity, findings, and opinions of an expert, even though the expert is not expected to be called as a witness at trial, if the expert (1) was retained by another party in anticipation of litigation or preparation for trial and (2) has examined or appraised all or part of the property sought to be condemned for the purpose of determining its value or has prepared a report pertaining to its value. The court shall require the party seeking discovery to reimburse the other party for a fair portion of the fees and expenses reasonably incurred in obtaining findings and opinions from the expert.Md. R. Prop. Act'n 12-206
This Rule is derived from former Rule U12 b and from Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(b)(4).
Adopted June 5, 1996, eff. 1/1/1997.HISTORICAL NOTES
Derivation:
Maryland Rule of Procedure U12, related to discovery, rescinded April 6, 1984, eff. July 1, 1984.