expert evidence
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In law, expert evidence is testimony provided by a witness who has specialized knowledge, skill, or experience in a particular subject. Unlike ordinary witnesses who testify about facts, expert witnesses often draw inferences from those facts and are permitted to offer their opinions.1
In Anglo-American law, parties to a case typically present their own expert witnesses. However, in continental European law, courts usually select impartial experts from a pre-approved list, and parties cannot directly cite them. The method of interrogation also differs, with oral testimony common in Anglo-American law, while written opinions are more prevalent in continental European systems.1
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