CIVIL EVIDENCE AND LITIGANTS IN PERSON : THE DANGERS OF A JUDGE ASKING LEADING QUESTIONS

In Global Corporate Ltd v Hale [2018] EWCA Civ 2618 the Court of Appeal emphasised the dangers of a judge asking  leading questions of a witness. It is a case that highlights the difficulties of trials involving litigants in person.

THE CASE The claimant was the assignee of a right of a liquidator ...