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

双语律师Wayne，国际知名法学院法律专业，擅长翻译各类与遗产及遗嘱争议相关的法律文件。