#10 Actually, I Am The Expert Here
We had a case where the opposing counsel was cross-examining our expert witness on hydrology regarding some silt and runoff issues.
“Mr. Smith, wouldn’t you agree that the book I’m holding is highly respected in your field and considered to be the gold standard on the subject?”
“I am aware that it is highly regarded in my field.”
“Would you be willing to explain, in your own words, what paragraphs 6-10 on page 121 is describing?” The witness read the passage word for word.
“Yes, I can read, but could you put this passage in your own words for the court?”
Witness: “These are my own words. I wrote it.
Credit: BobSaccaman034
