Expert Advice,
Evidence,
Construction
Oct. 10, 2023
Questioning protocols of an expert witness takes a turn
Paint complaint raises issue as to whether expert can be questioned on construction standard, even if not relied upon when forming an opinion.
Garret D. Murai
Partner
Nomos LLP
Garret is the editor of the California Construction Law Blog at www.calconstructionlawblog.com.
In construction cases it’s not uncommon for one or more parties to retain an expert. This usually results in a showdown just before trial during expert depositions and at trial in what is sometimes referred to as the “battle of the experts” where one expert opines as to why he or she is right, and the other wrong. And, now, in the blue trunks!
The Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code include specific provisions applicable to experts ...
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