The Expert Witness and His Evidence
2nd Edition
Published on 3. August 1992
Book
Hardback
232 pages
978-0-632-03389-8 (ISBN)
Description
The role of the expert witness has grown considerably with the enormous increase in litigation, particularly in the field of construction. This practical guide takes the expert through his duties stage by stage. The second edition includes more information on evidence, guidance on the expert's role in conciliation and mediation work and a new chapter on negligence detailing the latest developments.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
508 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-03389-8 (9780632033898)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Duties and qualities of an expert witness; Construction disputes; Professional liability; How the courts evaluate expert evidence; Formulation of the issues; Procedures for resolution of disputes; Evidence and the expert; Preparation of the Scott Schedule; Preparing for trial - Discovery; Preparing for trial - The final report; The trial - The expert in the witness box; Damages the client may recover - The expert's role; Future developments; Glossary