Case ID: va-cir_36/html/0398-01.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
Author: {"author": "By Judge Michael P. McWeeny", "license": "Public Domain", "url": "https://static.case.law/"}
Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAX COUNTY
    Konigsberg v. Ocean et al.
    May 30, 1995
    Case No. (Law) 129849
   By Judge Michael P. McWeeny

This matter came before the Court to set a fee for a panel member, Dr. Massad, for his appearance as a witness at deposition. Mr. Hovis and Mr. Minor appeared at the motion on May 19, 1995; however, there was no appearance on behalf of Dr. Massad.

There is little authority in this area where a panel member is not called as an expert witness. It is undisputed that Dr. Massad was called purely as a fact witness, not an expert witness. Accordingly, the Court finds that the only basis for awarding a fee at all is pursuant to § 8.01-581.10. Dr. Massad shall be paid a fee of $50.00 for this “work performed as a member of the panel.”