Expert witnesses in the dock
Series: Property Week ; 66(30) 27 July 2001, 78-79(2)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the role of expert witnesses in the increasing number of negligence claims and that they should not consider themselves immune to claims themselves. Article illustrates the extent of an expert witness's liability looking at different issues and illustrating them with references to case law. Concludes that expert witnesses should ensure clients understand that their opinions may not be final and that they do not guarantee the successful pursuit of expensive litigation.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64364 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 114168-1001 |
Discusses the role of expert witnesses in the increasing number of negligence claims and that they should not consider themselves immune to claims themselves. Article illustrates the extent of an expert witness's liability looking at different issues and illustrating them with references to case law. Concludes that expert witnesses should ensure clients understand that their opinions may not be final and that they do not guarantee the successful pursuit of expensive litigation.