Assessors

132. The Court or Judge may, either with or without the application of any party, appoint one or more assessors to advise the Court upon any matters requiring nautical or other professional knowledge.

133. The fees of the assessors shall be paid in the first instance by the Plaintiff, unless the Court or Judge shall otherwise order.

134. The Court or Judge may, if it shall seem fit, require such sum as may appear to be reasonably necessary to defray the fees or charges of any assessor or assessors to be paid into Court before the time fixed for the hearing of the action.