General FAQ about Court Attendance
29 September, 2020
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Attending court to be cross-examined as an expert witness can be a stressful experience, made more difficult by the complexity of the environment. We have
Attending court to be cross-examined as an expert witness can be a stressful experience, made more difficult by the complexity of the environment. We have
This case is a pertinent reminder of the impact expert evidence can have on a matter, and the difficulty of refuting expert evidence without the assistance of an expert witness to offer an opposing view.
What are the common mistakes that can make a report less effective and, at worst, inadmissible in court? This article examines some typical issues that arise when lawyers engage experts, and how to avoid them.
In the event that an expert is required to give evidence in court, it is important to be aware of an expert witness’s responsibilities for court attendance.
When experts are briefed with assumptions that contradict their own findings. It is common for lawyers to brief an expert in a letter of instruction
Introduction As outlined in the Expert Witness Code of Conduct in each jurisdiction, an expert’s duty is to the court and the independence of their
When preparing a letter of instruction for an expert witness, it is recommended that legal practitioners abstain from directly asking experts ‘ultimate issue’ legal questions. This is due to the risk that the expert witness’s answer will be deemed as being beyond their expert knowledge and be inadmissible, by virtue of not falling under the Expert Exception Rule in Section 79 of the Evidence Act.
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