Parties should aim to provide expert evidence from independent witnesses. However, the loss of independence does not in and of itself lead to a finding
Whilst courts are empowered to exclude prejudiced expert reports, parties may nonetheless advise experts on proper reporting practices and case theories. We examine comments by Justice Riordan
Sanrus Pty Ltd & Ors v Monto Coal 2 Pty Ltd & Ors (No 8) [2019] QSC 255 concerned proceedings that Sanrus Pty Ltd brought
Although expert evidence is made exempt from the Opinion Rule by Section 79 of the Evidence Act (NSW) 1995, it is still subject to the
In an age of growing demand for expedient and high-risk cosmetic procedures, we may see an influx of negligence claims soon, if not already. Where
It is a growing trend for letters of instruction to be dated to be contemporaneous with the completion of an expert witness report. In this case, comments were made suggesting that this practice should be avoided.
