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August 12, 2017

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

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Indiana’s Court Rules, Rule 26. IND. CODE ANN. § 34-5-26 (West 2017). This rule allows a party to file a motion requesting the court to grant discovery into expert fees and expenses. Id. The court is given authority to grant these motions as it deems appropriate. Id.; Geib v. Geib’s Estate, 395 N.E.2d

August 12, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Louisiana

Errata Sheets in Louisiana are governed statutorily by Louisiana’s Code of Civil Procedure, Article 1445. LA. CODE CIV. PROC. ANN. art. 1445 (2017). This rule requires that once the transcript is complete, it is to be submitted to the witness to be read and examined unless both parties have mutually agreed to waive the examination and signature. Id. The witness

August 12, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Idaho

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Idaho’s Criminal Procedure Code, § 19-810. IDAHO CODE ANN. § 19-810 (West 2017). This rule requires the court to exclude witnesses from the courtroom as to not hear testimony of other witnesses when requested by a party. Id. The trial court is given discretion as to whether to exclude a witness or not

August 11, 2017

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

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Arizona’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 26.1. ARIZ. REV. STAT. ANN. § 16-26.1 (2017). This rule does not specifically note whether financial information relating to expert witnesses is discoverable or not. Id. Case law is scant on the issue as well, but it does note that when construing the rules of discovery the

August 11, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Kentucky

Errata Sheets in Kentucky are governed statutorily by Kentucky’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30.05. KY. REV. STAT. ANN. § 30.05 (West 2017). This rule allows any party of the action to request to the deposition officer that the transcript be submitted to the witness. Id. If a request is made, then once the transcript is complete it shall be

August 11, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Hawaii

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Hawaii’s Rules of Evidence, Rule 615. HAW. REV. STAT. ANN. § 626-1 (West 2017). This rule requires the court to exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear testimony of other witnesses when a party requests or through an order of its own. Id. There are three exceptions of individuals that

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