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Code of conduct for expert witnesses (schedule 4)
  • 14 Dec 2009

    LRB V THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND ANOR HC WN CIV 2008-485-1541

    Citation
    openlaw-440e79b4_8381_4a22_befc_90d8da04f8c1.pdf
    Court
    High Court

    Leave to cross-examine was refused because the applicant did not establish the required special circumstances: the expert expressly acknowledged limitations in the available material, the alleged evidential gaps were not sufficient to warrant cross-examination, and the applicant's failure to seek cross-examination earlier weighed against granting leave.

    • Leave to cross-examine expert
    • High court rules r7.28
    • Code of conduct for expert witnesses (schedule 4)