AVOIDING THE PITFALLS: WITNESS EVIDENCE AND WITNESS STATEMENTS: WEBINAR 6th MARCH 2026
We have seen a lot of issues over the years in relation to the drafting of witness statements and presentation of witness evidence. There are many cases that illustrate the problems that arise. This webinar aims to head off those…
EXPERT WATCH 39: BOTH EXPERTS “ACTED AS SURROGATE ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THEIR INSTRUCTING PARTY”: MORE LESSONS TO BE LEARNT…
We have another High Court decision where the judge was highly critical of the approach of each expert. The judge found that each took on the role of advocate rather than expert. The criticisms are stark “they were similar in…
WEBINAR ON PART 36: NOW AVAILABLE “ON DEMAND”: WATCH IT WHEN AND WHERE YOU WANT…
I have had some enquiries about whether the webinar given today on Recent Developments in Part 36 is available this webinar is available “on demand. It is now available – the details are available here. (The CLB Member discount…
MAZUR MATTERS 52: AND NOW WE WAIT… STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION AND “DANCING ON A PINHEAD” : SOME USEFUL LINKS
The arguments in the Mazur appeal have been completed. The profession now awaits. I was able to watch the first 1 1/2 days. I have to say that phrase “dancing on a pinhead” came to mind when I was…
HOW FAR IS A CIVIL COURT BOUND (IF AT ALL) BY THE CONCLUSIONS IN ANOTHER CIVIL MATTER? THE ISSUE CONSIDERED IN THE HIGH COURT
Can a judge take into account findings of fact in a “related” civil action? That is the matter being considered here. The judge had to consider whether factual findings as to the employment status of the petitioner in Employment Tribunal…
THROWBACK FRIDAY: THE COURT OF APPEAL ON THE CREDIBILITY OF AN EXPERT WHO HAD HIDDEN THE FACT THAT THEY HAD BEEN A COLLEAGUE OF THE DEFENDANT (FEBRUARY 2017)
Here we look at a case where the Court of Appeal addressed the issue of witness credibility head on. An expert giving evidence for the defendant in a clinical negligence case failed to disclose the fact that he and the…
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