If so, how much are you allowed to pay them?
(civil case)
2007-04-11 12:03:51 · 4 answers · asked by L T 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, you can bring any witness. Payment is for their time and expertise, not to have them take your side. A ture expert witness has probably done this before and has a set rate. If this is a friend who is an expert in a field, you should pay them a fair amount for their time. I'd expect your budget is small since you are in small claims.
Good luck
2007-04-11 12:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by cabriojazz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my state, yes and you pay them whatever you and the expert agreed upon. There's no Court issue about the amount of payment. BTW-expert witnesses are paid. The court already knows that.
2007-04-11 19:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can bring them if they meet the Court's definition of expert witness.
2007-04-11 19:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by Scotty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You definitely can bring a witness. It would be stupid to pay them more than you intend to be awarded. If you expect to win a settlement of $1,000 and this expert charges you $950 it is a waste of your time.
2007-04-11 19:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋