expert evidence
law
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major reference
- In evidence: Expert evidence
Expert witnesses must have specialized knowledge, skill, or experience in the area of their testimony. For the most part, they do not testify concerning facts but draw inferences from them. With a few exceptions, they are treated in Anglo-American law as ordinary witnesses…
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use by courts
- In procedural law: Types of proof proceedings
Examination of an expert is obtained in the same manner as that of a witness. Although the parties may suggest an expert to the court, experts ordinarily are taken from a list approved by the court. The expert is considered an impartial auxiliary of the court; use of…
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