Experts’ Agendas – a Warning from the Bench – No. 5 Chambers

Posted December 14th, 2018 in civil procedure rules, expert witnesses, news, practice directions by sally

‘“It certainly should not become routine to provide two versions which, as here, travel over much of the same ground. That approach tests the patience of the experts (and frankly of the court); produces a lengthier joint statement; potentially increases costs and is simply not the best way to focus on the issues. I do not think that anything further needs to be said or done in this case. However, if this worrying trend continues, parties may find that courts begin considering costs consequences.” – Mrs Justice Yip commenting on the experts’ agendas in the recent case of Welsh v Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust 2018 EWHC 1917 QB.’

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No. 5 Chambers, 10th December 2018

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