Article 110 of the Saudi Law of Evidence
المادة 110 من نظام الإثبات · الباب العاشر: الخبرة
The article allows the court, of its own motion or at a party's request, to appoint one or more experts to give an opinion on technical matters, with expertise suited to the subject, and to approve the parties' agreement on an expert.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
1- للمحكمة -من تلقاء نفسها أو بناء على طلب أحد الخصوم- أن تقرر ندب خبير أو أكثر؛ لإبداء رأيه في المسائل الفنية التي يستلزمها الفصل في الدعوى.
2- يراعى في اختيار الخبير تناسب معارفه الفنية وخبراته مع موضوع النزاع.
3- إذا اتفق الخصوم على اختيار خبير أو أكثر أقرت المحكمة اتفاقهم.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 110 explained in plain English
This article sets the basic rules on expert opinion, and states when the court uses an expert and how he is chosen.
Appointing an expert:
- The court may decide to appoint one or more experts.
- It may do so of its own motion or at the request of a party.
- The purpose is to give an opinion on technical matters that deciding the case requires, such as engineering, accounting or medical matters.
Choosing the expert: in choosing him, account is taken of the suitability of his technical knowledge and experience to the subject of the dispute, so an expert whose specialty has no connection to the matter at hand is not appointed.
Agreement of the parties: if the parties agree on choosing one or more experts, the court approves their agreement.
The article is connected to Article 111, which requires the operative part of the order appointing the expert to state precisely his task, his powers, and the urgent measures he is authorized to take. It is also connected to Article 109, which allows an expert to be appointed in an urgent claim to record the condition of a matter and refers to the rules of Part Ten.
A person who believes his case needs a technical opinion, for example one about building defects or partnership accounts, may request the appointment of an expert, and may agree with his opponent on a particular expert. To assess this, it is advisable to consult a lawyer who specializes in litigation and in civil and commercial matters.
Practical example
Two partners in a commercial establishment in Riyadh disagreed over the distribution of profits, so they agreed on a particular certified accountant to be the expert in the case, and the court approved their agreement and appointed him to examine the accounts.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 110 of the Saudi Law of Evidence
Do I have the right to request an expert in my case?
Yes. The court may decide to appoint one or more experts at the request of a party or of its own motion.
Can I agree with my opponent on the choice of the expert?
Yes. If the parties agree on choosing one or more experts, the court approves their agreement.
On what basis is the expert chosen?
Account is taken of the suitability of his technical knowledge and experience to the subject of the dispute.
More articles on Inspection and Expert Opinion
- Article 91
The article allows the court, where necessary, to appoint an expert to verify that a custom or usual course of dealing between the parties exists, in accordance with the provisions on expert opinion in Part Ten of the Law.
للمحكمة عند الاقتضاء ندب خبير للتحقق من ثبوت العرف أو العادة بين الخصوم، وفقاً للأحكام المقررة في الباب (العاشر) من هذا النظام.
- Article 108
The article allows the court, of its own motion or at a party's request, to order an inspection of the matter in dispute, with notice to an absent party at least 24 hours before, and to use an expert and hear witnesses.
1- للمحكمة -من تلقاء نفسها أو بناء على طلب أحد الخصوم- أن تقرر معاينة المتنازع فيه، وتحدد في قرار المعاينة تاريخها ومكانها، ويبلغ به من كان غائباً من الخصوم قبل
- Article 109
The article allows a person who fears the features of a fact that may become disputed will be lost to request its inspection and the recording of its condition by an urgent claim, with the possible appointment of an expert and a hearing set for the parties' comments on his report.
1- يجوز لمن يخشى ضياع معالم واقعة يحتمل أن تصبح محل نزاع أمام القضاء أن يطلب معاينتها وإثبات حالتها، ويقدم الطلب بدعوى مستعجلة للمحكمة المختصة وفقاً للإجراءات ا
- Article 111
The article requires the operative part of the order appointing an expert to state precisely his task, his powers, and the urgent measures he is authorized to take.
يجب أن يتضمن منطوق قرار ندب الخبير بياناً دقيقاً بمهمته، وصلاحياته، والتدابير العاجلة التي يؤذن له في اتخاذها.
- Article 112
The article governs the court's setting of the expert fee amount, the party required to deposit it and the deadline, the other party's option to deposit with a right of recourse, and the effect of neither party depositing.
1- تحدد المحكمة -عند الاقتضاء- المبلغ المقرر للخبرة، والخصم المكلف بإيداع المبلغ وتعين أجلاً لذلك. 2- إذا لم يودع الخصم المكلف المبلغ المقرر للخبرة في الأجل الم
- Article 113
The article requires the expert, before starting his task, to disclose any relationship with the parties to the case or any interest in it, failing which the court removes him and orders him to return sums received, by a final judgment.
يجب على الخبير قبل مباشرته المهمة أن يفصح عن أي علاقة له بأطراف الدعوى أو أي مصلحة له فيها، فإن أخل بذلك حكمت المحكمة بعزله وبرد ما تسلمه من مبالغ. ويكون الحكم
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.