Expert Witness Protocols for Boundary Disputes: Leveraging Drone Surveys and Land Registry Data in 2026 Courts
Boundary disputes now account for one of the fastest-growing categories of civil litigation in England and Wales — with the number of neighbour boundary claims filed at county courts rising sharply alongside a post-pandemic surge in property development and garden extensions. In this environment, Expert Witness Protocols for Boundary Disputes: Leveraging Drone Surveys and Land […]
Boundary Disputes in 2026: When Expert Witness Surveyors Turn Land Registry Data into Court Evidence
A 2024 High Court ruling fundamentally changed how boundary disputes are resolved in England and Wales. In Charlton v Forrest, the court established that judges are not bound by expert surveyors' agreed conclusions—even when both parties' experts concur on boundary location[1]. This landmark decision underscores a critical truth: Boundary Disputes in 2026: When Expert Witness […]
