1999
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The Role of Expert Evidence
In this article Christopher Bruce examines the difference between experts and lay witnesses. He summarizes some of the leading decisions concerning “The Role of Expert Evidence” from both the Canadian and American courts. Continue reading
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Advice for Experts Facing Cross-Examination
This article was written by Steve Babitsky and James Mangraviti, Jr. of SEAK Inc., a consulting firm in Massachusetts. Their article contains some excellent advice for experts who are testifying in court. Continue reading
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Spring 1999 issue of the Expert Witness newsletter (volume 4, issue 1)
Contents: Issues Arising in the Calculation of Damages under the Survival of Actions Act (Part 2) by Scott Beesley This is a continuation of a previous article by Scott Beesley concerning some issues that arise in assessing claims under the Survival of Actions Act. He now discusses the methodology of the calculation, the connection between… Continue reading
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On “Format of Expert Evidence of Economic Loss of Damages”
In this article Christopher Bruce offers a response to a proposed set of guidelines concerning the presentation of expert evidence at trial. The proposed guidelines were drafted by the Civil Practice & Procedure Committee of the Court of Queen’s Bench. Continue reading
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Issues Arising in the Calculation of Damages under the Survival of Actions Act (Part 2)
This is a continuation of a previous article by Scott Beesley concerning some issues that arise in assessing claims under the Survival of Actions Act. He now discusses the methodology of the calculation, the connection between Survival of Actions Act and the Fatal Accidents Act, and the recent decisions in Brooks v. Stefura and Duncan… Continue reading