Section 140
Assessors in causes of salvage, etc.
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
About this Act
An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of the Courts of Civil Judicature.
(1) In any admiralty or vice-admiralty cause of salvage to
wage or collision the Court, whether it be exercising its original or its appellate jurisdiction, may, if it
thinks fit, and shall upon request of either party to such cause, summon to its assistance, in such manner as
it may direct or as may be prescribed, two competent assessors; and such assessors shall attend and assist
accordingly.
(2) Every such assessor shall receive such fees for his attendance, to be paid by such of the parties as the Court may direct or as may be prescribed.
(2) Every such assessor shall receive such fees for his attendance, to be paid by such of the parties as the Court may direct or as may be prescribed.