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September 8, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Oregon?

Oregon’s Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 36 govern discovery procedures in Oregon. OR. REV. STAT. ANN. § 36 (West 2017). This rule allows discovery into all material that is not privileged and is relevant. Id. The rule also allows the court to limit discovery at times when doing so will protect a person from “annoyance, embarrassment, oppression, or undue burden

September 8, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Rhode Island

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Rhode Island’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. R.I. GEN. LAWS ANN. R. EVID. § 6-615 (West 2017). This rule allows the court to exclude witnesses from the courtroom as to not hear testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party or through an order of its own. Id. The rule has three

September 7, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Oklahoma?

Expert witness discovery is governed by Oklahoma’s Rules of Civil Procedure, § 3226. OKLA. STAT. tit. 12, § 3226 (2017). This rule allows discovery into the compensation that is to be paid to the expert for its testimony. Id. In regard to the disclosure of other financial information, the trial court is given discretion whether to allow other discovery requests

September 7, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Pennsylvania

The sequestration of expert witnesses in Pennsylvania falls under Pennsylvania’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. PA. STAT. AND CONS. STAT. ANN. § 615 (West 2017). This rule gives the court the authority to sequester a witness to not hear other witness testimony if a party requests so or the court orders. Id. The rule has four exceptions of individuals that

September 6, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in New Mexico?

Expert witness discovery in New Mexico is governed by New Mexico’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1-026. N.M. STAT. ANN. § 5-1-026 (West 2017). The rule does not specifically note whether an expert’s fees and expenses are discoverable, but it does allow for discovery of the expert witness. Id. Case law does not discuss whether an expert’s financial information is

September 6, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Oregon

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Oregon’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. OR. REV. STAT. ANN. § 40.385 (West 2017). This rule allows the court to exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses upon request of a party or on the court’s own motion. Id. The rule has four exceptions and

September 5, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in New Hampshire?

Expert witness discovery is governed by New Hampshire’s Rules of Court, Rule 35. N.H. REV. STAT. ANN. § 35 (2017). This rule allows discovery into fees and expenses if a party makes a motion and the court deems it appropriate. Id. Aside from the statute, there is no other precedence regarding whether an expert witness’s tax returns or other financial

September 5, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Oklahoma

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Oklahoma’s Rules of Evidence, § 2615. OKLA. STAT. tit. 12, § 2615 (West 2017). This rule requires the court to exclude witnesses from the courtroom as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses upon a request by the court or by the court’s own order. Id. The rule has five exceptions of

September 5, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Wyoming?

Expert witness discovery is governed by Wyoming’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 26. WYO. STAT. ANN. § 5-26 (West 2017). This rule requires disclosure of the compensation paid to an expert for testifying in that capacity. Id. Aside from this specific disclosure, the rule allows for discovery into any other matter that is relevant to the claim or defense of

September 4, 2017

Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Nevada?

Expert witness discovery is governed by Nevada’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 26. NEV. REV. STAT. ANN. § 5.26 (West 2017). This rule provides that parties can acquire discovery of experts, but it does not specifically state whether financial information is included in the information that is discoverable. Id. Case law does not add any guidance on whether financial information