Expert witnesses in the dock
Ross, J
Expert witnesses in the dock - 2001 - Property Week 66(30) 27 July 2001, 78-79(2) .
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.
EXPERT WITNESSES
NEGLIGENCE
LIABILITY
COURT PROCEEDINGS
NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS
Expert witnesses in the dock - 2001 - Property Week 66(30) 27 July 2001, 78-79(2) .
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.
EXPERT WITNESSES
NEGLIGENCE
LIABILITY
COURT PROCEEDINGS
NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS