As far back as 1873, Lord Jessel expressed concern about such influences in court cases when he said: “Expert evidence... is evidence of persons who sometimes live by their business, but in all cases are remunerated for their evidence....
Juba 1873. aastal väljendas lord Jessel muret seoses taoliste mõjudega kohtuasjades, lausudes: ” Eksperdi arvamus.. on mõnel juhul sellise inimese arvamus, kes sellest tegevusest elatub, kuid igal juhul sellise inimese arvamus, kellele arvamuse eest makstakse.