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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

August 8, 2017

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

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Illinois’s Supreme Court Rules, Rule 201. Ill. Comp. Stat. Ann. Sup. Ct. R. 201 (West 2017). This rule does not specifically note what each party must disclose regarding expert witnesses. Id. Looking to case law, the Supreme Court of Illinois has held that disclosing financial information of experts is allowed and can help

August 7, 2017

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

Discovery regarding expert witnesses is governed by Florida’s Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.280. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 1.280 (West 2017). This rule limits the disclosure requirements for expert witnesses regarding financial information. Id. The rule states that experts may be required to disclose an approximation of the money earned from being an expert as a percentage of total income.

August 7, 2017

Errata Sheet Rules for Depositions in Delaware

Errata Sheets in Delaware are governed statutorily by Delaware’s Court Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 30. Del Code Ann. Rules of Ct. § 30 (West 2017). This rule requires the deponent be given the opportunity to examine and read the transcript once it is complete unless the witness and parties mutually agree to waive the reading and examination. Id. The

August 7, 2017

Law and Rules Regarding Expert Witness Sequestration in Connecticut

The sequestration of expert witnesses falls under Connecticut’s Criminal Procedure rules, § 54-85a. Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 54-85a (West 2017). This rule requires that the court exclude a witness from the courtroom as to not hear the testimony of other witnesses when requested by either party. Id. There is not an explicit exception for expert witnesses and they may