Read the full judgment text of HCPI 000924/2002 on BabelCite. This High Court CFI judgment was delivered on 13 April 2007 before Deputy High Court Judge L. Chan.
Personal injuries – psychiatric evidence – expert assessment – change in circumstances – leave for fresh examination – costs – accident on 25 October 1999 – plaintiff originally assessed by Dr Singer with mild PTSD and adjustment disorder – second report showed deterioration to moderate – continuous sick leave since November 2006 – 2nd defendant initially elected not to rely on psychiatric evidence – but after second report sought leave for fresh assessment – court held that material changes justified granting leave – 2nd defendant entitled to know if condition is genuine and caused by the accident – costs ordered against plaintiff for 2.5 hours.
Legal issues: Permission for fresh psychiatric assessment after change in circumstances
Outcome: Leave granted to 2nd Defendant to arrange psychiatric examination of Plaintiff and produce report; Plaintiff to pay costs for 2.5 hours in any event.
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