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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Ohio
The sequestration of expert witnesses in Ohio falls under Ohio’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. OHIO REV. CODE ANN. § 6.615 (West 2017). This rule requires the court to exclude a witness when a party requests or the court itself orders. Id. The rule provides for four exceptions, and experts fall under the third exception. Id. The third exception is
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Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Washington, D.C.?
Expert witness testimony is governed by Washington, D.C.’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 26. D.C. CODE ANN. § 5-26 (West 2017). This rule requires disclosure of the compensation paid to the expert to testify as such. Id. Along with this requirement, parties can make discovery requests for any information that is relevant to the case or a party’s position in
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Are Expert Witness Tax Returns and Financial Information Discoverable in Nebraska?
Expert witness discovery in Nebraska is governed by Nebraska’s Rules of Discovery, § 6-326. NEB. REV. STAT. ANN. § 6-326 (West 2017). This rule allows discovery into the fees and expenses paid to the expert if the party desiring said information makes a motion for the information to be discoverable. Id. The court is given the discretion to determine whether
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Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in North Dakota
The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under North Dakota’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. N.D. CENT. CODE ANN. § 6-615 (West 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 four exceptions
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