Section 2.8 Non-Retained Experts

LibraryDiscovery 2015


An expert retained for litigation generally knows nothing of the subject matter of the action until contacted by the retaining attorney. A non-retained expert is one who acts in a dual role as a fact witness and an expert. Rule 56.01(b)(5). The witness’s name, address, and field of expertise must be provided. The Rule defines an “expert witness” as “a witness qualified as an expert by knowledge, experience, training, or education giving testimony relative to scientific, technical or other specialized...

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