EXPERTS IN COURT: THE DUTY TO POINT OUT CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS AND COMPLY WITH THE RULES

EXPERTS IN COURT: THE DUTY TO POINT OUT CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS AND COMPLY WITH THE RULES

There have been a few cases recently where the actions of expert witnesses have come under the spotlight. I am grateful to barrister Henry Bankes-Jones for sending me a copy of the judgment of HHJ Baucher in Arrassey Properties Limited…

COST BITES 71: POINTS OF DISPUTE STRUCK OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE NON-COMPLIANT: PAYING PARTIES RAISING OBJECTIONS HAVE TO USE THEIR JUDGMENT

COST BITES 71: POINTS OF DISPUTE STRUCK OUT BECAUSE THEY WERE NON-COMPLIANT: PAYING PARTIES RAISING OBJECTIONS HAVE TO USE THEIR JUDGMENT

I am grateful to Kain Knight Costs Lawyers for drawing my attention to the judgment of HHJ Gosnell in O’Sullivan v Holmes and Hills LLP [2023] EWHC 508 (KB).  The judge allowed an appeal by a solicitor in a solicitor…