Expert Evidence

24/09/2026

This long standing case, eventually at the Court of Appeal, focuses on the increased interest rate that a lender may charge following a default. When does an interest rate become a penalty rate? Griffiths gave evidence as a expert witness which was accepted in full. Also lenders are allowed to compound interest and protect their interests. See: https://bit.ly/4hl3XMx

05/08/2026

After some high-profile AI embarrassments in the legal sector, this case offers an example of AI being used successfully and is being hailed as a landmark outcome. Ultimate responsibility cannot be outsourced to AI and remains with humans. See https://bit.ly/44YYp4B

A case run by Garfield AI After some high-profile AI embarrassments in the legal sector, this case offers an example of AI being used successfully and is being hailed as a “landmark” outcome. Background Tamires Camal Taquidir (the 'Claimant'), a freelance human resources executive, was in disput...

03/07/2026

Beware - Relying on AI can have awful consequences in court. Legal representatives remain responsible for submissions to court. In this case the AI quoted rules which did not exist. See: https://bit.ly/4vORIxG

29/04/2026

Expert impartiality is absolutely required. This case is an example where it went badly wrong to the detriment to the party concerned. See: https://bit.ly/4cVeL1E

01/04/2026

Really interesting case concerning privilege when a reference is made to a document in an expert's report. It can retain privilege provided that the expert did not rely on it in coming to an opinion. Otherwise it needs to be disclosed. See: https://bit.ly/3NzYCWU

In this Northern Irish case, the issue of an expert witness relying on a privileged document is explored, as well as considering how this should be addressed in future cases. Background This case is one of alleged medical negligence. Ms. Deborah Brown (the 'Claimant') alleges that she was injured du...