The Testimony of Expert Witnesses

question 12

Multiple Choice

The testimony of expert witnesses

• A) is neutral and does not take a position in a legal controversy.
• B) usually supports one side in a legal controversy and damages the position of the other side.
• C) supports the defendant's side in a controversy.
• D) supports the plaintiff's side in a controversy.
• E) is accepted by judges and juries as facts and experts cannot be cross-examined by lawyers after they have testified.

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