Clothing examination documents for court
Preparing materials, an inspection record, a specialist opinion, a court-appointed examination and a review.
Case materials
- Court name, case number and questions relevant to the examination.
- The order appointing the examination, if one has been made.
- The item and information on its condition, labels, alterations and location.
- Purchase, contract, tailoring, dry-cleaning, acceptance and complaint documents.
- Photographs, videos, earlier opinions, test records and appendices, as complete as available.
Before an examination is appointed
By agreement, an information letter on the feasibility of an examination may be prepared, setting out the specialist’s details, questions, required items and materials, anticipated laboratory work and estimated time and cost. The letter contains no substantive findings and does not replace the procedural appointment of an examination.
Inspection record, opinion and review
An inspection record documents the condition and observed features within the agreed scope. A specialist opinion presents the results of a contractual examination; a review assesses the completeness and reasoning of earlier work. When appointed by a court, an expert report is drawn up under the rules of the relevant proceedings. The deliverable is determined by the order; paper and electronic formats are agreed in advance. Having a document does not guarantee its admission, a repeat examination or a particular court decision.
Procedural rules
- Article 79 of the Russian Code of Civil Procedure — appointing an examination and defining the questions.
- Article 86 of the Russian Code of Civil Procedure — expert reports and their assessment.
- Article 87 of the Russian Code of Civil Procedure — supplementary and repeat examinations.
The court assesses the materials and decides procedural matters independently. Other types of proceedings are governed by their respective rules. Document submission requirements must be checked with the particular court.
Describe the item, defect and circumstances
Send photographs of the item, labels, markings and defects, purchase documents, the contract, product listing, seller’s refusal, dry-cleaning documents or the seller’s opinion. Free telephone consultation for up to 15 minutes.
- whether the clothing has a defect;
- whether it relates to manufacture, care, dry cleaning, use or tailoring;
- whether the item matches its size, description, composition and labelling;
- which document is needed: an inspection record, specialist opinion or review;
- when laboratory testing is required.