The scientist or engineer as an expert witness. (©2009)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- The scientist or engineer as an expert witness. (©2009)
- Main Title:
- The scientist or engineer as an expert witness
- Further Information:
- Note: James G. Speight.
- Other Names:
- Speight, James G
- Contents:
- Being an Expert Witness; Introduction; An Expert Witness; Types of Experts; Types of Litigation; Rules of the Court versus Rules of the Laboratory; Work Product and Attorney–Client Privilege; Ethical Considerations; The Resume, the Internet, and Retention of the Expert ; Introduction; The Resume; Using the Internet; Selecting and Retaining an Expert; Retention of the Expert; Conclusions; The Expert Witness ; Introduction; Qualifications and Experience; The Client; The Initial Attorney–Expert Contact; The Expert and the Dispute; Time to Walk Away; Confidentiality and Nondisclosure; Conclusions; Attorney–Expert Witness Relationships ; Introduction; Contact; Scientists and Engineers; Information from the Attorney; Discoverable and Nondiscoverable Communications; Interrogatories; Depositions; Reports ; Introduction; Explaining Science and Engineering to Judges and Jurors; The Oral Report; The Written Report; Charts, Figures, and Visual Aids; The Predeposition and Deposition; Introduction; The Pleadings Stage; Discovery; Predeposition Preparation; Items for the Deposition; The Deposition; Conflict of Interest; The Trial ; Introduction; Pretrial Preparation; Trial Preparation; Courtroom Layout; Jury Trial and Bench Trial; The Judge; The Jury; The Expert Witness in Court; The Scientist or Engineer on the Witness Stand; Epilogue ; Introduction; After-Trial Responsibilities; The Trial Transcripts; Future Litigation Arising from the Trial; Records Accumulated during the Case; LessonsBeing an Expert Witness; Introduction; An Expert Witness; Types of Experts; Types of Litigation; Rules of the Court versus Rules of the Laboratory; Work Product and Attorney–Client Privilege; Ethical Considerations; The Resume, the Internet, and Retention of the Expert ; Introduction; The Resume; Using the Internet; Selecting and Retaining an Expert; Retention of the Expert; Conclusions; The Expert Witness ; Introduction; Qualifications and Experience; The Client; The Initial Attorney–Expert Contact; The Expert and the Dispute; Time to Walk Away; Confidentiality and Nondisclosure; Conclusions; Attorney–Expert Witness Relationships ; Introduction; Contact; Scientists and Engineers; Information from the Attorney; Discoverable and Nondiscoverable Communications; Interrogatories; Depositions; Reports ; Introduction; Explaining Science and Engineering to Judges and Jurors; The Oral Report; The Written Report; Charts, Figures, and Visual Aids; The Predeposition and Deposition; Introduction; The Pleadings Stage; Discovery; Predeposition Preparation; Items for the Deposition; The Deposition; Conflict of Interest; The Trial ; Introduction; Pretrial Preparation; Trial Preparation; Courtroom Layout; Jury Trial and Bench Trial; The Judge; The Jury; The Expert Witness in Court; The Scientist or Engineer on the Witness Stand; Epilogue ; Introduction; After-Trial Responsibilities; The Trial Transcripts; Future Litigation Arising from the Trial; Records Accumulated during the Case; Lessons Learned; Glossary; Bibliography and Additional Reading; Index … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- Boca Raton : CRC Press
- Publication Date:
- 2009
- Copyright Date:
- 2009
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (xix, 209 pages)
- Subjects:
- 347.73/67
Evidence, Expert -- United States
Forensic sciences -- United States
Forensic engineering -- United States
Expert Testimony
Forensic Sciences
Engineering
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- Judicial Branch
LAW -- Legal Services
LAW -- Civil Procedure
Evidence, Expert
Forensic engineering
Forensic sciences
United States
Electronic information resources
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781420052596
1420052594 - Related ISBNs:
- 1420052586
9781420052589 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-203) and index.
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- Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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