IEA Section 46 — Facts bearing upon opinions of experts

Chapter 2

Civil

Summary

Facts that are not normally relevant to a case can become relevant if they either support or contradict the opinion of an expert witness, as long as that expert's opinion itself is relevant to the case.

Official Text

Facts, not otherwise relevant, are relevant if they support or are inconsistent with the opinion of experts, when such opinions are relevant.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • BSA §40 — Facts bearing upon opinions of experts