The Expert Reliable Witness (Paperback)

Paperback. Experts can be publicly embarrassed if they are ill-prepared, or do not understandtheir duties to the court. Many high-profile miscarriages of justice have arisenbecause of the conduct of such witnesses, who have given biased evidence infavour of one party, or simply failed to understand the courts' requirements.Mark Tottenham, an experienced barrister and mediator, and award-winning writeron legal issues, has written this short and authoritative guide to the responsibilities ofprofessional witnesses. Drawing on authorities throughout the English-speakingworld, he outlines: the duties of an expert witness; the requirements of a writtencourt report; how to prepare to give evidence in court; how to maintain a professionaldetachment from the client and instructing legal team; the involvement of expertwitnesses in preparing pleadings and 'Scott schedules'; and the role of expertwitnesses in other forums such as mediations, inquests and public inquiries. Professionals from many disciplines, businesses and industries are regularly calledupon to prepare reports or to give evidence in courts, arbitrations and other hearings.Whether described as 'expert', 'skilled', or 'specialist' witnesses, their contribution isoften crucial to the outcome of the case. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…