I thought this on reading the guidance for presenting a claim in the Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia.\u00a0 I was researching material to do with a case at the time.\u00a0 You can read the simple guidance at www.legalinfo.org<\/p>\n
Experts could do worse than visit this site for more guidance on carrying out a forensic investigation, analysing the results, forming an opinion on cause and presenting their findings in an unbiased, objective expert report.\u00a0 This is particularly the case when it comes to writing the expert’s report – which has been found wanting. (Ref. 1)<\/p>\n
The guidance at this web site states that you need evidence to support a claim<\/em>.\u00a0 Evidence<\/em> is anything that helps prove a fact<\/em> important to your case.<\/p>\n Eureka!<\/strong> <\/span>How is this any different than the evidence needed to help prove the facts supporting your opinion on the cause of a personal injury or a failure in the built environment?<\/p>\n Also quite important in the guide is the note that\u00a0when you<\/em> testify<\/em> in court you’re<\/em> telling your story<\/em>.<\/p>\n Keep the forensic story<\/em>, like the testimony in court, evidence-based, jargon-free and simple<\/em>:<\/p>\n It’s nice how simple guidance on preparing a claim for Small Claims Court can help us carry out well substantiated forensic investigations and write evidence-based expert reports.\u00a0 Realizing guidance is needed (Refs 1, 2 and 3) and that there’s detailed handbooks out there (like Ref. 4) should be enough.\u00a0 The Court’s guide is more of a reminder – a gentle rain rather than a down pour.<\/p>\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n I thought this on reading the guidance for presenting a claim in the Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia.\u00a0 I was researching material to do with a case at the time.\u00a0 You can read the simple guidance at www.legalinfo.org Experts … Continue reading \n
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