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Expert Evidence: Nowhere to hide
Gary Lawrenson considers the impact of Jones v Kaney ‘In the Supreme Court, the majority decision, led by Lord Phillips, removed experts’ immunity against claims by their clients. Experts can now be sued for breach of contract or professional negligence in relation to their participation in legal proceedings.’In Jones v Kaney [2011] the Supreme Court …
Cases Referenced
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- Arthur JS Hall and Co v Simons [2000] UKHL 38
- General Medical Council v Meadow [2006] EWCA Civ 1390
- Hedley Byrne & Co Ltd v Heller & Partners Ltd [1963] UKHL 4
- Jones v Kaney [2011] UKSC 13
- Phillips v Symes [2004] EWHC 2330 (Ch); [2008] UKHL 1
- Stanton v Callaghan [1998] EWCA Civ 1176
- Watson v M'Ewan [1905] 12 SLT 599