Expert Witnesses - Walker v LSW

(p199) - Expert Witnesses.  He - Mr. Martens (Defense Attorney)

He talked about Dr. Brockett's assignment in this case.

  • Dr. Brockett described this as a quibble, which is what it is, because if a lawyer hires an expert, obviously the expert knows that the lawyer wants him to investigate a particular thing.
  • You have to identify it.
  • You can't hire somebody and just tell them: Do anything you want.
  • You have to tell them what you want them to look at.

2014 0425 – DOC 813 – Trial Transcript – Day 12 – Walker v LSW – 224p