BACK TO BASICS MONDAY: GIVING THE SOURCE OF INFORMATION IN A WITNESS STATEMENT WHEN THERE IS A CORPORATE CLIENT: PROBLEMS KEEP OCCURRING

Today we are looking at what is a common issue, and common mistake, when someone makes a witness statement for, or on behalf of a corporate client.  The CPR expressly provides that a witness must state the source of "information and belief".   A short reference to "the company" will never suffice. Y...