GA v EL

GA v EL

The application to adduce further expert evidence is dismissed because it was brought too late, would prejudice the respondent's ability to respond, the difference between the experts' valuations is relatively small and unlikely to affect the outcome, and the issue can be adequately tested through cross-examination of the SJE. Historic valuations are only one factor in the overall s25 exercise, and further expert evidence is not necessary.

Parties
Applicant: GA; Respondent: EL
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Financial Remedy Proceedings / Pre Trial Review; Application to Adduce Further Expert Evidence (daniels V Walker Application)
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Financial Remedies, Expert Evidence, Business Valuation, Daniels V Walker Applications
Family Law Financial Remedies Expert Evidence Business Valuation Daniels V Walker Applications

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Parties

GA

Applicant

EL

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Financial Remedy Proceedings / Pre Trial Review; Application to Adduce Further Expert Evidence (daniels V Walker Application)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant (Wife) should be permitted to adduce her own expert evidence in addition to the single joint expert (SJE) report regarding the historic valuation of business interests

Ratio Decidendi

The application to adduce further expert evidence is dismissed because it was brought too late, would prejudice the respondent's ability to respond, the difference between the experts' valuations is relatively small and unlikely to affect the outcome, and the issue can be adequately tested through cross-examination of the SJE. Historic valuations are only one factor in the overall s25 exercise, and further expert evidence is not necessary.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The applicant's Daniels v Walker application to adduce further expert evidence is dismissed.