Expert Witness

The purpose of an Expert Witness is to express their independent, expert opinion on a disputed issue(s) using the testimony / evidence / documentation available from the parties.

Since 1782, when John Smeaton, a renowned civil engineer of his age had his evidence used in court in Norfolk, Expert Witnesses have been used in litigation and arbitration.

There are three types of Expert Witness

• Single Joint Expert: The expert witness is appointed and instructed by the parties involved in the dispute. The principal duty of the Expert Witness is to aid the Court on matters within their expertise. This duty countermands any obligation to the party the Expert Witness has received instructions or by whom they are paid. 
• Party Appointed Expert: The expert witness is appointed and receives instructions by only one of the parties in the dispute. The principal duty of the Expert Witness is to aid the Court on matters within their expertise. This duty countermands any obligation to the party the Expert Witness has received instructions or by whom they are paid.
• Expert Adviser: In this instance the Expert Witness is appointed by one of the parties to the dispute to advise them - this kind of Expert Witness is not covered by the Civil Procedure Rules and therefore does not have an overriding obligation to court.

The Single Joint Expert is predominantly preferred by courts and legislative bodies. However the other types are still used by parties as required.

ConstructPRO have expert experience in the following areas and are capable of providing you with realistic and practical advice:

• Quantum disputes.
• Project timeline disputes, delays and disruption.
• Standard methods of measurement.
• Construction Act 1996.

We accept appointments as advisers or expert witness.

Read about our Expert Witness track record.

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