Caution your own expert not to fall into this trap. Come to a conclusion as to the ultimate objective you want to achieve in your cross-examination and lead up to it step by step by forcing the expert to concede the obvious. The use of hypothetical questions to achieve your ultimate goal is a very effective tool. The foregoing has been a brief analysis and discussion relating to the use of experts, particularly in fraud cases. I have highlighted the main issues that must be dealt with under given circumstances.
Every situation is different however, and every law suit has different twists and turns.
In this process , the expert witness plays a crucial role. He is, however, more than a witness. For the full edition of this newsletter, please subscribe . Please read our website legal disclaimer .