Download This PaperAbrogating the Witness Immunity Rule: How Fast? How Far?
from T. Archibald & R. Echlin, eds, Annual Review of Civil Litigation 2013 (Carswell, 2013)
33 Pages Posted: 5 May 2014
Date Written: December 20, 2013
Abstract
This article examines the current state of the witness immunity rule in Canada (i.e. the rule that individuals, especially experts, are immune from tort actions which might arise from their participation in court proceedings). In light of the UK Supreme Court's modification of the rule in Jones v. Kaney (2011), some proposals are made for restricting the scope of the rule and thus allowing meritorious litigation to proceed in spite of it.
Keywords: civil procedure, civil litigation, witness immunity, absolute immunity
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Currie, Robert J., Abrogating the Witness Immunity Rule: How Fast? How Far? (December 20, 2013). from T. Archibald & R. Echlin, eds, Annual Review of Civil Litigation 2013 (Carswell, 2013), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2432357
Feedback
Feedback to SSRN
If you need immediate assistance, call 877-SSRNHelp (877 777 6435) in the United States, or +1 212 448 2500 outside of the United States, 8:30AM to 6:00PM U.S. Eastern, Monday - Friday.