Expert opinions in evidence become relevant for assessing foreign law, science, art, handwriting, or finger impressions. Expert opinion evidence is relevant where forming an opinion requires specialised knowledge of foreign law, science, art, identity of handwriting, or ... Summary
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Expert opinions in evidence become relevant for assessing foreign law, science, art, handwriting, or finger impressions.
Expert opinion evidence is relevant where forming an opinion requires specialised knowledge of foreign law, science, art, identity of handwriting, or finger impressions. The opinion must be given by a person specially skilled in the relevant field, who is treated as an expert. Relevant applications include medical opinions concerning poisoning or unsoundness of mind, and expert comparison of disputed writing with admitted or proved handwriting.
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