A deliberate decision to defer obtaining expert evidence to avoid costs pending settlement negotiations does not constitute a sufficient explanation for late service. Parties seeking leave to serve evidence out of time must provide a full explanation of the reasons for the change of position, and the court will distinguish between deliberate tactical decisions and genuine changes necessitated by new information or circumstances.
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