The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration (Hardcover)

Mark Cato

ISBN 10: 1859786626 / ISBN 13: 9781859786628

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 1999

About this Item

Hardcover. The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration provides the complete picture of the role and duties of the expert witness in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, USA, Australia, Hong Kong and China. With articles and chapters from leading practitioners around the world, the book looks at the role of the expert in many different disciplines and jurisdictions, examining topical issues such as the independent status of the expert and professional liability. This book looks at the role of experts in both arbitration and litigation, considering how experts are currently used in civil actions and what lessons can be learnt from this. With much practical advice for the inexperienced expert witness, it covers many of the pitfalls faced by experts, looking at the various situations that can arise either in court or before an arbitrator. Provides a complete picture of the role and duties of the expert witness around the world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1859786626
• ISBN 13: 9781859786628
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Expert in Litigation and Arbitration provides the complete picture of the role and duties of the expert witness in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, USA, Australia, Hong Kong and China. With articles and chapters from leading practitioners around the world, the book looks at the role of the expert in many different disciplines and jurisdictions, examining topical issues such as the independent status of the expert and professional liability. This book looks at the role of experts in both arbitration and litigation, considering how experts are currently used in civil actions and what lessons can be learnt from this. With much practical advice for the inexperienced expert witness, it covers many of the pitfalls faced by experts, looking at the various situations that can arise either in court or before an arbitrator.

About the Author

Professor D. Mark Cato, Chartered Surveyor and full time arbitrator. He is the founder president of the Arbitration Club and has written extensively on arbitration.