Williams v Jervis

[2009] EWHC 1837 (QB)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division) | 2009 · reported | England and Wales

Is the Conduct of an Expert Relevant to Costs?

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[2009] EWHC 1837 (QB)

Mrs Williams brought a claim for personal injuries sustained by her during a road traffic accident. The litigation was lengthy and, as the Judge found, conducted at “high temperature”. Mrs Williams claimed, amongst other things, to have sustained an injury to her brachial plexus and a brain injury.

During the original trial, the Judge heard evidence from, amongst others, an orthopaedic expert and neurologist for the Defendant, both of whom were subject to serious criticism by the Judge. Essentially, both experts had formed the view that Mrs Williams was malingering.

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