Opinion Rule Section 48
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Why are opinions generally not admissible as evidence?

  • Because opinions can lead to the court conducting personal investigations.
  • Because the court prefers witnesses to form opinions rather than presenting their own.
  • Because opinions are considered unreliable and not supported by evidence.
  • Because they are often influenced by personal bias, ignorance, disregard of truth, socio-cultural background, and similar personal factors. (correct)

    • What is the main reason why opinions are considered inadmissible as evidence?

  • They are often based on facts personally known to the witness.
  • The court prefers forming opinions based on witness testimony.
  • The witness's personal bias greatly influences opinions.
  • They lack factual basis and are merely assumptions. (correct)

    • Why does the text mention that conjecture is not considered as evidence?

  • Because conjecture is based on facts known to the witness.
  • Because conjecture opens the floodgate to witnesses testifying on their opinion.
  • Because conjecture is often influenced by socio-cultural backgrounds.
  • Because conjecture is not reliable due to personal biases. (correct)

    • What does the text suggest as the proper function of the court regarding opinions?

    <p>To require witnesses to provide facts for the court to form its own opinion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would admitting opinions as evidence open the floodgate to witnesses testifying on their opinions?

    <p>Because opinions lack a factual basis and vary greatly among witnesses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way in which a person can acquire expertise?

    <p>Inheriting expertise from family members who were also experts in the same field. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the qualifications needed for a civilian or private person to become an expert witness?

    <p>A civilian or private person can become an expert witness, so long as they meet the qualifications to be considered an expert and the court grants them that designation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the components of qualifying a witness as an expert?

    <p>Proving that the witness has a degree or certification in the relevant field. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a type of expert witness mentioned in the text?

    <p>Handwriting analyst (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key distinction made in the text between expert opinions and lay opinions that can be admissible as evidence?

    <p>Expert opinions are admissible if the witness is shown to possess special knowledge, skill, experience, or training, while lay opinions are admissible on certain specific matters. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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