Expert Witness in Legal Proceedings

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What is the primary purpose of a witness being summoned to court?

To be excused from attending court

To attend the court that summoned them first

To give evidence and produce relevant documents (correct)

To pay damages or face imprisonment

What is the difference between direct and indirect/circumstantial evidence?

Direct evidence is about facts in issue, while indirect evidence is about derived facts (correct)

Direct evidence is oral, while indirect evidence is documentary

Direct evidence is given by the witness, while indirect evidence is hearsay

Direct evidence is more reliable than indirect evidence

What is the key requirement for medical certificates to be accepted in court?

They must be accompanied by supporting documentary evidence

They must be issued by a qualified registered medical practitioner (correct)

They must refer to ill-health, insanity, age, or death

They must be sent by registered post

What is the rule regarding which court a witness must attend if summoned by two courts of the same status?

The witness must attend the court that summoned them first Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between criminal and civil courts in terms of a witness's obligations?

Witnesses in civil cases are liable to pay damages, while in criminal cases they face fines or imprisonment Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of hearsay evidence?

Any statement made by any person other than the witness giving evidence in court Signup and view all the answers

What is the main obligation of an expert witness?

To point out professional facts Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can an expert witness give their opinion?

Upon facts which are either admitted or proved by himself or others, matters of common knowledge, and hypothetical questions based thereon Signup and view all the answers

When will a court declare a witness as hostile?

On the suggestion of the lawyer who has summoned the witness or the prosecution lawyer Signup and view all the answers

What can an expert witness refer to during their testimony?

Books to refresh their memory or to correct or confirm their opinion Signup and view all the answers

If an expert witness is asked a key question, how should they provide their opinion?

In a guarded manner using specific terms related to the alleged form of trauma Signup and view all the answers

Who can be declared as a hostile witness in court?

Anyone who has some interest or motive for concealing part of the truth or for giving false evidence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an exception to the requirement of oral evidence according to the text?

Fingerprint analysis report Signup and view all the answers

Why is oral evidence considered more important than documentary evidence according to the text?

Oral evidence allows for cross-examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the main requirement for a common witness to provide valid testimony according to the text?

The witness must have firsthand knowledge of the events Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for oral evidence referring to a material object?

The object must be produced in court Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of allowing expert opinions expressed in a treatise as an exception to the oral evidence requirement?

To allow the court to consider authoritative sources on the subject matter Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the "Firsthand knowledge rule" for common witnesses?

To ensure witnesses have a direct connection to the events they are testifying about Signup and view all the answers

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