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question 1 : 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 to which is an opinion to be considered in light of the evidence NOTE: Modern rules of evidence have lessened the need for a hypothetical question setting forth all of the facts to be assumed in answering the question. An expert witness may state an opinion based on data or facts considered reliable in his or her field even if not already disclosed or not admissible as evidence. leading question : a question so framed or presented as to suggest a particular answer [leading questions should 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 ...
Laying a foundation
Laying a foundation, means introducing evidence of certain 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....
Rateable value of a building
Rateable value of a building, the criteria for deter-mining rateable value of a building is the annual rent at which such building might reasonably expect to get from a hypothetical tenant, if the building were let from year, less certain deductions. What is reasonable is a question of fact and it depends on the facts and circumstances of a given situation, Dr. Balbir Singh v. M.C.D., AIR 1985 SC 339: (1985) 1 SCC 167: (1985) 2 SCR 439....
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