71.   None of these figures actually gives evidence, and even musically they are practically ignored.

72.   When one speaks of the intention of the parties to the contract one is speaking objectively--the parties cannot themselves give direct evidence of what their intention was.

73.   Generally, witnesses must give their evidence under examination in open court.

74.   Architects and surveyors will have to be called to give evidence in support of, or to dispute, such claims.

75.   The plaintiff will not be allowed to give evidence at trial of any special damage not explicitly claimed in his pleadings or particulars.

76.   Yet more accountants would have been needed to give expert evidence.

77.   We usually instruct doctors who specialise in producing medico-legal reports and who have proven themselves in giving evidence in the past.

78.   Experienced personal injury counsel will have seen good and bad witnesses preparing reports and giving evidence.

79.   Does the witness understand why you need their help and how their evidence will help your client obtain justice?

80.   Does the witness understand and accept that they may be required to give evidence in court and under oath?