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Experts
Experts, referred in Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), s. 45. The witnesses who give evidence upon matters … Experts, referred in Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), s. 45. The witnesses who give evidence upon matters of their own professional
Expert witness
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witness
as to the character or reputation esp. of a criminal defendant : a witness who gives character evidence expert witness : a witness (as a medical specialist) who by virtue of special knowledge, skill, training, or experience … witness [Old English witnes knowledge, testimony, witness, from wit mind, sense, knowledge] 1 a : attestation of a fact or event [in whereof the
question
a particular query directed to a witness compare interrogatory hy·po·thet·i·cal question [hī-pə-the-ti-kəl] : a question directed to an expert witness (as a physician) that is based on the existence of facts offered in evidence and the answer … not be used on the direct examination of a witness except as may be necessary to develop his testimony "Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 611(c)"] NOTE: Leading questions are permitted in direct examination of an adverse witness
discovery
tests, his or her recorded testimony before a grand jury, and testimony to be given by the prosecution's expert witnesses. A defendant may also inspect the prosecution's books, documents, photographs, objects, and other items of evidence. Under
Witness
gives evidence in a cause. 1. One who sees, knows, or vouches for something 2. One who gives testimony, under oath or affirmation, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1596. A witness must attend in court according … discretion of the judge be recalled t any time before the verdict is given. See especially title EVIDENCE; EXPERTS; and see also SUBP'NA; VOIR DIRE; CRIMINAL EVIDENCE ACT, 1898; PERJURY; CONDUCT-MONEY; CHARACTER; WILLS and ATTESTATION. It is
Laying a foundation
facts needed to render later evidence relevant, material, or competent. For example, propounding a hypothetical question to an expert is necessary before the expert may render an opinion. Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 896. … Laying a foundation, means introducing evidence of certain facts needed to render later evidence relevant, material, or competent. For example, propounding a hypothetical question
Frye test
held that the Federal Rules of Evidence supersede the Frye test, and as a result scientific evidence (as expert testimony) needs to meet only the requirements of the Federal Rules of Evidence in order to be admissible.
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