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August 10, 2017

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

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by New Jersey’s Rules Governing Civil Practice, Rule 4:10-2. N.J. STAT. ANN. § 4:10 (West 2017). The statute does not explicitly consider the discoverability of the expert witness’s personal finances and tax returns. Id. There is little case law on the matter as well, but the Superior Court, Appellate Division has held that parties

August 10, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Kansas

Errata Sheets in Kansas are governed statutorily by Kansas’s Court Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 60-230. Kan. Stat. Ann. §60-230 (West 2017). This rule requires that the deponent is always given the opportunity to review and make changes to the deposition transcript. Id. This can be waived mutually by both parties, but if it is not, the deponent will be

August 10, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Georgia

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Georgia’s Evidence Rules, § 24-6-615. Ga. Code Ann. § 24-6-615 (West 2017). This rule requires the court to exclude a witness from hearing another witness’s testimony if a party requests or the court orders on its own. Id. The rule has three exceptions of individuals that cannot be excluded, and experts fall under

August 10, 2017

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

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Texas’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 192. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code Ann. § 192.3 (West 2017). This rule governs the scope of discovery and provides that anything that is not privileged and is relevant is discoverable. Id. In regard to experts specifically, the statute does not specifically outline that financial information

August 9, 2017

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

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Michigan’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 2.302. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 2.302 (West 2017). This rule allows a party to file a motion for discovery above and beyond what is already required by the rule and gives the court the ability to allow discovery into fees and expenses of expert witnesses. Id.

August 9, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Idaho

Errata Sheets in Idaho are governed statutorily by Idaho’s Court Rules, Rule 30(e). Idaho Code Ann. §5-30 (West 2017). This rule requires that the deponent always be given the opportunity to review and make changes to the deposition transcript unless the deponent and the parties all waive this right. Id. If it is not waived, then the deponent must be

August 9, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Florida

The sequestration of expert witnesses in Florida falls under the Florida Rules of Evidence § 90.616. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 90.616 (West 2017). This rule requires that the court order a witness to be excluded when either a party requests for the witness to be exlcuded or the court orders on its own. Id. The rule has four exceptions of

August 9, 2017

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

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by New York’s Civil Practice Law and Rules, § 3101. N.Y. C.P.L.R. 3101 (McKinney 2017). This rule requires that parties fully disclose expert witnesses before trial, but notes that in regard to fees and expenses, the court can place restrictions as to what information is discoverable. Id. While the rule does not speak specifically

August 8, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Hawaii

Errata Sheets in Hawaii are governed statutorily by Hawaii’s Court Rules, Rule 30(e). Haw. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 5-30 (West 2017). This rule requires the deposition transcript to be submitted to the witness if either the witness or one of the parties so requests before the deposition is completed. Id. If the request is made, the witness will be provided

August 8, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Delaware

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Delaware’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. Del Code Ann. R. Evid. § 615 (West 2017). The 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 exceptions of