THE IMPORTANCE OF THE STATEMENT OF TRUTH (3): THE SCARY STUFF (THE REALLY SCARY STUFF)

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE STATEMENT OF TRUTH (3): THE SCARY STUFF (THE REALLY SCARY STUFF)

February 17, 2020 · by · in Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Statements of Case, Statements of Truth, Witness statements

This is the third (and final) post in the series that examines the importance of the statement of truth.  Here we look at the clear and start warnings given by the courts about the importance of the statement of truth….

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE STATEMENT OF TRUTH (2): WHY LAWYERS SHOULD THINK (MORE THAN TWICE) BEFORE SIGNING IT

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE STATEMENT OF TRUTH (2): WHY LAWYERS SHOULD THINK (MORE THAN TWICE) BEFORE SIGNING IT

February 17, 2020 · by · in Avoiding negligence claims, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Statements of Truth

Given the imminent changes to the statement of truth this is a good time to consider the problems that can occur when a lawyer signs a statement of truth on behalf of their client.  There are some cases that make…