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041	0		_aeng
100	1		_aBevans, G.
245	0	0	_aIn the expert witness box
260			_c2004
490		0	_aRICS Business _vMay 2004, 22-23(2)
520			_aConsiders how RICS members earning fees from conducting expert witness work can avoid the many serious pitfalls of this kind of work in the UK. Highlights the central importance of a clear understanding of the RICS mandatory practice statement "Surveyors acting as expert witnesses: RICS practice statement and guidance note" (ISBN 0854069607) and the Civil Procedure Rules. Looks at the expert witness's primary duty to the court or tribunal, the question of fees and the problems arising when a surveyor acts in the dual role of expert witness and advocate. Describes the purpose and remit of the RICS Expert Witness Registration Scheme.
590			_aABS
650	2	4	_aCIVIL PROCEDURE RULES
650	2	4	_aRICS EXPERT WITNESS REGISTRATION SCHEME
650	2	4	_aNATIONAL JUSTICE COMPANIA V PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO LTD
650	2	4	_aNATIONAL JUSTICE COMPANIA V PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO LTD
650	2	4	_aMULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS LTD V SOS ENVIRONMENT
651		4	_aEngland and Wales _y1543-
690			_aMANAGEMENT-DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-DISPUTE MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-EXPERT WITNESSES
700	1		_aWalker, Terry
700	1		_aOshidar, Shiraz
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