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September 11, 2017
Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in South Carolina?
Expert witness discovery is governed by South Carolina’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 26. S.C. CODE ANN. § 5-26 (2017). This rule allows discovery of fees and expenses surrounding the expert’s testimony. Id. When discovery disputes arise, the discretion as to whether something will be discoverable or not is given to the court. Arthur v. Sexton Dental Clinic, 628 S.E.2d
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Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Texas
The sequestration of expert witnesses in Texas falls under the Texas Rules of Evidence, Rule 614. TEX. CIV. PRAC. & REM. CODE ANN. § 614 (West 2017). This rule requires that the court order a witness to be excluded from the courtroom if a party so requests. Id. Even if a party does not request, the court can exclude the
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Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Rhode Island?
Expert witness discovery is governed by Rhode Island’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 26. R.I. GEN. LAWS ANN. § 5-26 (West 2017). This rule does not state whether financial information, including fees and expenses paid to an expert witness, is discoverable. Id. Case law on the matter is scant, so the statute is the main governing authority on the matter.
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Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Tennessee
The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Tennessee’s Criminal Procedure Statute § 40-10-103. TENN. CODE ANN. § 40-10-103 (West 2017). This rule allows the magistrate to order for certain witnesses to be excluded as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses for “the attainment of justice.” Id. Additionally, if a party requests, the magistrate must exclude all witnesses from
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Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Pennsylvania?
Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Pennsylvania’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4003.5. PA. STAT. AND CONS. STAT. ANN. § 4003.5 (West 2017). This rule explains that discovery regarding expert “fees and expenses” will be left to the court to deem appropriate or not. Id. Case law has held that a discovery request for an expert’s tax returns was
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Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in South Dakota
The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under South Dakota’s Rules of Evidence, § 19-19-615. S.D. CODIFIED LAWS § 19-19-615 (2017). This rule requires the court to exclude a witness 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 five exceptions of individuals
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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
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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
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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
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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
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