3 April Case Updates BDW Trading Ltd v Lantoom Ltd [2023] EWHC 183 (TCC) Range of Opinion, Geology, Substance of Instruction, Assistance, 10. Report Writing, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 15. Criticism and Complaints “If you cannot give a simple answer …”
8 February News Expert slated for numerous failings - both in their report and in courtroom behaviour Report Writing, Language, Duty of Expert, Range of Opinion, Expert Report, Courtroom evidence In cross-examination and at the close of the case, a searing attack on the expert's approach to expert evidence and independence was launched. The judge viewed many of the criticisms as well-founded.
24 August Case Updates Crosby v Wakefield MBC, Leeds County Court, unreported, 24 January 2020 Change of opinion, Independence, Range of Opinion, Criticism of a party's legal team, 05. Rules and Regulations, 10. Report Writing, 13. Changing your opinion, 12. Experts Discussions and Joint Statements, 14. Giving Oral Evidence, 09. Records Assessments and Site Visits Relevance: General Topics: Independence Change of opinion Range of opinion Criticism of a party’s legal team