16333 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Civil Procedure Rules, Environment Court Of New Zealand, Expert Witness
Document Summary
Report template: a written form of the expert"s report. Prepare for hearing: assist in briefing the barrister on technical issues and jargon, strengths & weaknesses of either sides case. Investigate to be be able to prove or refute an assertion: ability to speak with clarity and confidence, thoroughness, objective and impartial, demonstrate a concern for their reputation and credibility. Uniform civil procedure rules 2005: expert witness code of conduct: Expert to clarify their position: explain the conflicting position you are in regarding the courts expert directive, rewrite your engagement contract to disclose the conflict and avoid liability, consider if you wish to accept the instruction. Included above should be the statement of claim or point of defence. Instructions: confirm you are able to comply with instructions, seek further information and documents, request to be kept informed of progress of the matter, be available for cross examination.
