What is the test for setting aside a subpoena in a medical malpractice case?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from R. v. Blais, 2008 BCCA 389 (CanLII):

Henry L.J. agreed with Staughton L.J. and stated (at p. 5): Subject to the above I am of opinion that Seyfang v. Searle, [1973] 1 QB 148, [1973] 1 All ER 290 remains good authority for the proposition that when it comes to setting aside a subpoena a distinction, at any rate in the exercise of the court’s discretion, should be made between expert witnesses and witnesses of fact. That case, dealing as it was with the position of what I might describe as the conventional independent expert who gives evidence as part of his profession, is not exhaustive in the principles it lays down. Nor should it be construed as a statute.

Other Questions


Does the entire agreement clause in a medical malpractice case apply to all medical malpractices? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the legal basis for medical justification in medical malpractice cases? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of disclosure required by the Canadian Medical Association in medical malpractice cases? (British Columbia, Canada)
How have medical and/or legal opinions been interpreted in medical malpractice cases? (British Columbia, Canada)
Can a plaintiff set aside an order dismissing her claim for failure to attend a case management hearing and comply with case management orders? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the case law on non-pecuniary damages in medical malpractice cases? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the standard of care of the medical staff in the context of medical malpractice cases? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the disposition of a medical malpractice case at a medical review board? (British Columbia, Canada)
What is the case law on the validity of evidence in a medical malpractice case? (British Columbia, Canada)
How have courts treated medical malpractice cases in the context of malpractice? (British Columbia, Canada)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.