Essence of the research

The conclusion of the product examination expert, prepared at the request of a party, provides specialized information about the goods, defects, and causes of damage. It is not a judicial examination until appointed by the court, therefore the basis and scope of the study are specified precisely.

Who conducts the research

The product examination expert's conclusion for the court in Moscow is carried out by product examination expert-expert Andrey Viktorovich. When working, the object, documents, set questions, technical documentation, condition of the goods, signs of use, damages, completeness and the possibility of further use are taken into account.

Objects and materials of the research

goods and their completeness
contract, acts and case materials
photographs and conclusions of the other party
information on the condition and changes of the object

Characteristic defects and controversial signs

the need to record the object before repairs
contradiction between the seller's or service's certificate
dispute over compliance with the contract
the need to justify a petition for a judicial examination

What the product examination expert determines

Identification of the object and its compliance with the submitted documents
Presence, location, and severity of defects, damages, and other commodity signs
Probable stage and mechanism of formation of the identified deficiencies
Impact of defects on completeness, appearance, and usability
Sufficiency of product examination methods or the need for another specialist

Questions that can be posed to the expert

Does the product have defects?
Does it comply with the contract and its intended purpose?
What could be the cause of the damage?
What additional research is necessary?

How the research is conducted

Preservation of the object, its labeling, and connection with documents are checked
signs related to objects are recorded: the product and its completeness, contract, acts, and case materials
Photographic documentation is performed, and if necessary — available measurements and comparison of similar elements
The actual condition is compared with the contract, instructions, acts, and the chronology of events
Conclusions are formulated separately for each issue, indicating any limitations

Documents and source information

case number and subject of the claims
object or information about its condition
contract, reports, and photographs
questions requiring specialized commodities knowledge

Scope of competence

the court independently evaluates the document. Persuasiveness depends on the author's competence, the completeness of the initial data, the verifiability of the method, and the logical connection of conclusions with the research part.

Cost and timeframe

The cost is determined after examining the object, the number of issues, the volume of documents, the need for a site visit, laboratory work, or the involvement of other specialists. Before starting the study, the scope of work, timeframe, price, and format of the final document are agreed upon.

Frequently asked questions

Is it possible to start with photographs?

Yes. Competence, the composition of materials, and the need for inspection can be determined from photographs and documents. A categorical conclusion about the nature of a defect usually requires direct examination of the object.

What if the object has already been repaired or modified?

It is necessary to provide acts, work orders, and photographs before intervention. The report separately considers which features could have been lost or altered.

Will the report be suitable for a claim or court?

Yes. A specialist's report can be used for a claim, negotiations, preparation of a lawsuit, objections, or a motion for appointment of a judicial examination. If the examination is appointed by the court, the final document is issued as an expert’s report within the scope of the questions posed.

Expert opinion of a commodity specialist for court in Moscow