Expert witnesses’ broad duty to the court (Harris v Johnston)

Table of contents

• Original news
• What is the practical significance of this case?
• What issues did this case raise?
• The claimant’s allegations
• The claimant’s expert
• To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area?
• What are the implications for practitioners? What will they need to be mindful of when advising in this area? Any best practice tips?

Article summary

Personal Injury analysis: How far should an expert witness go in complying with their duty to the court? Dr Jock Mackenzie, partner and solicitor advocate at Anthony Gold, says a recent clinical negligence case is an important reminder to experts and their legal teams to ensure expert opinion has taken all the evidence into account.