Section 12.6 Hearsay

• Jurisdiction: Arizona

An expert witness may testify to the facts which formed the basis of his opinion, even if they may be hearsay.

Rules 703 and 705, Arizona Rules of Evidence

State ex rel. Ordway v. McRae, 122 Ariz. 325, 594 P. 2d 1021 (App. 1979)

City of Scottsdale v. Eller Outdoor Adver., 119 Ariz. 86, 579 P.2d 590 (App. 1978)

An otherwise admissible report containing the opinions and conclusions of its author is admissible in a condemnation case even if the author does not testify at trial.

State ex rel. Miller v. Tucson Assoc., 165...