Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Expert Evidence — Qualifications of Expert — Necessity to Satisfy Court of Expertise

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

An expert witness must state qualifications and satisfy the court of expertise on the subject. The expert must state clear reasons for the opinion given. The principle applies to expert evidence in all proceedings. The rule ensures only qualified experts give opinion evidence. The court…

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