Civil Litigation Witness Statements - The Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

Introduction

Recently we have seen more cases where the High Court has been severely critical of content. Entire claims have been struck out on the morning of trial because of non-compliance. Indemnity costs have been awarded against a defaulter.

Now more than ever before it is imperative to get it right.

This webinar will look at the pitfalls and how best to avoid them.

It is relevant to all civil litigators, whether subject to the 2021 Business and Property trial rules or the underlying mainstream provisions.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The key requirements under PD 57AC
• How to deal with any witness not fluent in English
• The deadly trap under CPR 32.10
• Seeking relief from sanctions
• Statements from multiple witnesses on a common issue
• When and how to challenge content
• The most common failings as to content

This webinar was recorded on 14th March 2023