A comprehensive guide to evidence in the civil courts, written by a leading multidisciplinary contributor team. It provides a historical background to expert testimony, and discusses the future development of the law, with reference to developments in the courts and other tribunals.
This new title is a comprehensive guide to expert evidence in the civil courts, written by a leading multidisciplinary contributor team.The text looks in detail at the impact of Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules, and concentrates on the practical aspects of having experts give evidence. Coverage includes the accreditation of experts, the solicitor/expert relationship, experts' reports and privilege, court management of expert evidence, the single joint expert, and experts' immunity from liability. In addition to practical guidance, the book also provides a historical background to expert testimony, and discusses the future development of the law, with reference to developments in the courts and other tribunals.
As I read this book, I quickly found relevant parts which verified dubious incidents I have experienced in court trial - the clear definitions therein confirmed that I had followed correct procedure... please thank all those who gave their time to share their wisdom and give advice. Our congratulations again for the successful publication of this excellent book.
