hypothetical question

hypothetical question. A trial device that solicits an expert witness’s opinion based on assumptions treated as facts established by evidence. — Also termed abstract question. [Cases: Evidence 551; Witnesses 237. C.J.S. Evidence § 693; Witnesses § 411.]

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词条贡献者

资深译员文楷，毕业于亚洲一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与电信、媒体和技术相关的法律文件。