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THE JUDGE SHOULD NOT HAVE OVERRIDDEN THE EVIDENCE OF THE (UNCHALLENGED) EXPERT WITNESS: CLAIMANT WAS ENTITLED TO DAMAGES FOR PSYCHIATRIC INJURY

THE JUDGE SHOULD NOT HAVE OVERRIDDEN THE EVIDENCE OF THE (UNCHALLENGED) EXPERT WITNESS: CLAIMANT WAS ENTITLED TO DAMAGES FOR PSYCHIATRIC INJURY

April 15, 2025 · by gexall · in Appeals, Civil evidence, Expert evidence, Experts, Members Content

In Sarah Jane Young v John Anthony Downey [2025] EWCA Civ 177 the Court of Appeal sent out another reminder that there are difficulties in trial judges attempting to override the views of expert witnesses.       “… in the circumstances…

EXPERT EVIDENCE FOR HOUSING LAWYERS: WEBINAR 14th MAY 2025

EXPERT EVIDENCE FOR HOUSING LAWYERS: WEBINAR 14th MAY 2025

April 15, 2025 · by gexall · in Credibility of experts, Expert evidence, Experts, Members Content, Webinar

I am giving a webinar for  the Steve Cornforth Consultance on the 14th May 2025.  It is aimed at housing lawyers and aims to have a comprehensive look at the rules, guidance and cases on the use of experts in…

WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS GO WRONG IN LITIGATION: TEN KEY POINTS CONSIDERED: ACT PROMPLY, ACT PROPERLY AND DON'T TELL LIES

WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS GO WRONG IN LITIGATION: TEN KEY POINTS CONSIDERED: ACT PROMPLY, ACT PROPERLY AND DON’T TELL LIES

April 15, 2025 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Case Management, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Conduct, Members Content

Legal Futures carries a report of a paralegal banned from the profession because she tried to cover up a mistake by lying to the court.  This gives me a reason to reiterate points made regularly on this blog about what…

"ARGUMENT SHOULD BE LEFT TO THE SKELETON ARGUMENTS":  GUIDANCE ON WITNESS STATEMENTS IN THE COMMERCIAL COURT REPORT

“ARGUMENT SHOULD BE LEFT TO THE SKELETON ARGUMENTS”: GUIDANCE ON WITNESS STATEMENTS IN THE COMMERCIAL COURT REPORT

April 15, 2025 · by gexall · in Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Civil evidence, Members Content, Witness statements

The Commercial Court report for 2023 – 2024 shows that there have been some changes to the Commercial Court Guide. The  Guide has removed the requirement to obtain permission for a witness statement to exceed 30 pages.  It is hoped…

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