Used correctly, it is the function of expert evidence to clarify and condense the issues and to assist the court to reach a quick and accurate decision. Get it wrong and time and money is wasted to the detriment of the client and its case.
The civil procedure rules (CPR) were designed to make expert evidence more useful and less expensive. It is true that the courts now exercise more control over experts than ever before. Expert evidence is restricted to that which is reasonably required to resolve the proceedings, but are litigants really saving money?
