Expert Evidence

Expert evidence @ 27.9.2014 By Mary Lim J

1. 4 conditions - expert, right n competent, available, prepared to testify

2. Ask right questions

3. Set terms of reference

4. Never go over d top - u r not d expert

5. Exchange reports n prepare joint report

6. Offer testimony by using technology. Not just rely on report

EIC of experts by Ian Robertson QC

1. Coaching

2. One on one review

3. Not just video review

4. Conference with expert

Marion Smith

1. Try to tell in 1 syllable what d expert evidence is all about. Try until u can do that

2. Importance of reading n understanding d report

3. Identify common ground

4. Identify what they will say yes to

5. Testing lack of objectivity

6. Careless or mistaken - understanding calculation, read all d documents

7. Attack d assumptions

8. Question d logic


Cross examining experts - by Edwin Glasgow QC

1. No unethical chief or cross examination

2. Very easy to put words into mouth of experts