Use of visual aids by expert witnesses in arbitrations
A very useful discussion. See this excerpt: “As a firsthand example, the use of visual aids and hearing room technology recently proved valuable during a witness conferencing session (colloquially known as “hot-tubbing,” an approach increasingly common in international arbitration whereby both experts are examined together). At one point during proceedings, an issue arose that could […]
Use of slides by expert witnesses in jury trials
The courts of Ontario have given guidance to expert witnesses who wish to use PowerPoint-type slides in their presentations in jury trials. The key points are as follows: “As a result of the foregoing I gave parties the following guidelines for use of PowerPoint slides at trial: (a) The PowerPoints must be […]
Expert guides valuation of destroyed horse
Following an initial finding that Galway County Council acted ultra vires in destroying a horse owned by Mr. McDonagh in April 2018, the High Court considered whether damages were recoverable for this wrongdoing. The Court found no public policy considerations to absolve the Council of their tortious actions, and proceeded to hear expert evidence from […]
Provision of ‘primers’ for judges should reduce time and cost of expert evidence
https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/neuberger-expert-witness-primers-will-cut-costs-/5101585.article “Speaking at the Expert Witness Institute’s annual conference yesterday, the Rt. Hon. Lord Neuberger said the judiciary was working with the royal societies of London and Edinburgh to produce primers for judges on topics such as DNA evidence and gait, where there is a clear consensus among experts. “