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Availability for Court / annual leave
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Availability for Court / annual leave

It is common in my practice that I have to provide dates of availability for Court listings. I plan my leave around 12-18 months in advance so that I can book trips etc but also leave adequate space available for Court listings. I am currently dealing with an instructing solicitor who is insisting that holidays / leave are not a reason to be unavailable for Court. They have quoted the case of Matthews v Tarmac.

Commissioning a report from a third party expert on one of the issues the Expert Witness has been instructed to consider
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Commissioning a report from a third party expert on one of the issues the Expert Witness has been instructed to consider

Is it acceptable for an Expert Witness to commission a report from a third party expert on one of the issues the Expert Witness has been instructed on and then use the third party expert opinion in their report?

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