What is an expert witness?
An expert witness provides specialized technical knowledge to a court.
Key concepts and application
The court’s questions define the task; a report should explain method and basis. Experts do not replace the judge’s legal decision. Parties’ rights to comment or object follow procedure.
Rights, procedure and limits
Experts may disagree, and the court weighs reports with other evidence. Clear terms and reliable underlying data matter. Not every dispute needs an expert.
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