Expert witnesses - their duties and responsibilities
Cain, P
Expert witnesses - their duties and responsibilities - 2002 - Geomatics World May/June 2002, 40-41(2) .
Explains how recent changes in legislation affects the evidence of expert witnesses and the impact of case law. The use of expert witnesses in most disputes involving land surveying and mapping has led to an examination of the experts' duties and responsibilities. Recent cases, such as "Pearce v Ove Arup", have highlighted the role an expert witness is expected to follow. Provides key points to keep in mind when acting as an expert witness and the relationship between the expert witness and the client. Mentions recent guidance and useful websites.
EXPERT EVIDENCE
Boundary disputes
PEARCE V OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP LTD AND OTHERS
GUIDANCE
NATIONAL JUSTICE COMPANIA V PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO LTD
NATIONAL JUSTICE COMPANIA V PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO LTD
Expert witnesses - their duties and responsibilities - 2002 - Geomatics World May/June 2002, 40-41(2) .
Explains how recent changes in legislation affects the evidence of expert witnesses and the impact of case law. The use of expert witnesses in most disputes involving land surveying and mapping has led to an examination of the experts' duties and responsibilities. Recent cases, such as "Pearce v Ove Arup", have highlighted the role an expert witness is expected to follow. Provides key points to keep in mind when acting as an expert witness and the relationship between the expert witness and the client. Mentions recent guidance and useful websites.
EXPERT EVIDENCE
Boundary disputes
PEARCE V OVE ARUP PARTNERSHIP LTD AND OTHERS
GUIDANCE
NATIONAL JUSTICE COMPANIA V PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO LTD
NATIONAL JUSTICE COMPANIA V PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO LTD