Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Pennsylvania
Does an expert witness in a court case need to be independent?
Asked on 2/18/10, 11:22 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Teitell
Richard K. Teitell, Esquire, P.C.
No. The expert is hired by 1 party & provides an opinion. That party wouldn't present the expert's opinion if it was bad for that party.
Answered on 2/23/10, 3:47 pm