Chetty and Others v Chetty and Another (249 of 2008) [2010] SCSC 102 (29 November 2010)
A person who is not licensed to practice the professional service of valuing property in Seychelles cannot lawfully testify as an expert in that capacity, and the court cannot admit his report unless he holds a licence or exemption.
- Citation
- [2010] SCSC 102
- Parties
- Plaintiff: K L Chetty; Plaintiff: E Chetty; Plaintiff: P Chetty; Defendant: M Chetty; Defendant: L Chetty
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 29 November 2010 29 November 2010 4 October 2010
- Case Number
- 249 of 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Ruling on Admissibility of Expert Evidence
- Outcome
- Objection upheld; report not admitted unless licence or exemption is shown.
- Legal Topics
- Expert Evidence, Licensing Requirements for Professional Services
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
K L Chetty
Plaintiff
E Chetty
Plaintiff
P Chetty
Plaintiff
M Chetty
Defendant
L Chetty
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Ruling on Admissibility of Expert Evidence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a person not licensed to practice as a property valuer can testify as an expert witness and have his report admitted in evidence
Ratio Decidendi
A person who is not licensed to practice the professional service of valuing property in Seychelles cannot lawfully testify as an expert in that capacity, and the court cannot admit his report unless he holds a licence or exemption.
Court Disposition
Objection upheld; report not admitted unless licence or exemption is shown.
Orders
- Report of Mr. Yumbe not accepted unless he holds a licence or exemption from the Minister.
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