A witness that is presented in the face of the Court as a specialist n a subject, often technical, scientifical, etc and who can testify in a specific field.

An experienced or specifically educated person whose knowledge or skill is deemed sufficient to make them an expert in a particular subject.The expert witness is often used to give knowledagble and important advice or judgment about an unresolved matter.

Someone qualified to give evidence about some aspect of a case on which the court requires assistance. Medical experts frequently appear both in prosecutions involving violence and civil claims about medical treatment. Foreign law is a question of fact in the English courts on which experts in the relevant law give evidence. Although experts are instructed by one or more of the parties, their duty is to give an objective opinion to the court.

Person called as a witness to testify because he/she has a recognized competence and expertise in a subject area

A person who has training, education or experience on a particular subject and who is formally found to be qualified as an expert by a judge. The expert witness may give opinions in court on matters in which his or her expertise is relevant. Nonexpert witnesses normally cannot give opinions in response to questions in court, but must speak only to facts.

a witness who has been shown to the Court to be qualified by their special knowledge skill or experience (scientific, technical, or other) and who can testify as an expert in a specific field. Expert witnesses can give opinions based on their special knowledge or skill.

A witness recognized as having special knowledge of the subject at issue and whose testimony assists the trier of fact in understanding the technical aspects of a claim.

a witness who has knowledge not normally possessed by the average person concerning the topic that he is to testify about

an expert who is asked to form an opinion and bear witness to that

a person qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education to testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise

a person qualified by knowledge, experience, training, or education to provide a scientific, technical, or other specialized opinion about the evidence or a fact issue

a person, who by reason of education or specialised experience possesses advanced knowledge in respect of a subject about which persons, having no particular training, is incapable of forming an accurate opinion or deducing correct opinions

a person , who by virtue of education, or

a person who has extensive work experience and is competent to evaluate the work that is in dispute

a person who has specialized knowledge through education, experience, skill, or training in areas relevant to resolution of a legal dispute

a person who has special knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education on the subject to which his testimony relates

a person who possesses greater knowledge and understanding of a subject than the average person possesses

a person with particular expertise in a specialized or scientific field, gained by virtue of skill, training and experience

a person with specialized education, training, or experience in a technical field

a person with special knowledge, skill, experience, training and education, the combination of which goes beyond the experience of ordinary members of the public

a practitioner of skill and competence in a particular trade or profession

a witness qualified by skill and experience to give his opinion on matters of science, arts, professional competence, foreign laws or the like

a witness who has specific knowledge of a particular field that is generally greater than what is known by an average layperson

a person with specialized training and experience about particular subject matter who testifies in a case to offer an opinion on an issue in the case based on his or her specialized knowledge.

There is one major difference between a material witness and an expert witness the expert may give opinion testimony in a substantive area (e.g., sexual assault examination). It is the judge who decides whether the witness qualifies as an expert.

A person such as a doctor or statistician selected by the court or a litigant because of his knowledge or skill, to examine, estimate, and ascertain things and make a report (testimony) of his findings and opinions.

An individual who is qualified by experience or education to express an expert opinion at trial about one or more elements of a case. An attending physician or a treating nurse who is a defendant in a medical malpractice lawsuit will be allowed to testify as to the care rendered and to express opinions as an expert witness. Experts who are not parties to the litigation may also serve as expert witnesses.

person employed to give evidence on a subject in which they are qualified or have expertise.

A witness with specific knowledge, a specialist called to testify and corroborate or debunk facts surrounding a legal case in question.

One who testifies before a court or lawmaking group based on special knowledge of the subject in question which can result in a better assessment of the evidence or merits of the case. See also fact witness.

An individual who possesses specialized knowledge through skill, education, training, or experience beyond that of the ordinary person or juror, and whose knowledge will aid the trier of fact (jury, judge, arbitrator) in reaching a proper decision. Often, a health care provider who examines and evaluates a patient in anticipation of litigation.

Someone with sufficient skill, knowledge, or experience in a given field so as to be capable of drawing inferences or reaching conclusions or opinions that an average person would not be competent to reach. The expert's opinion testimony should aim the judge or jury in their understanding of the fact at issue.

A specialist in a subject who may present their opinion without having been a witness to the events of a lawsuit. The expert may be challenged by the opposing attorney, and then the attorney who has called the expert must show the expert is qualified. The judge has the authortity to reject an expert witness by ruling them to not be an expert. Experts are usually paid significant fees, and the opposing attorney may ask the expert the amount of their fees.

A witness who has special scientific or professional training or experience in connection with certain subjects in the case.

Woman/man of a science educated in the art, or persons possessing special or peculiar knowledge acquired from practical experience.

a person who specialises/knows a lot about a particular field and is called upon by a party to provide advice

an expert witness is a witness in a court case who is called because he has specific knowledge of a particular specialist field rather than having knowledge of the facts surrounding the case in question.

A person of recognized qualifications paid to testify about the *duty, value or standards in the litigation.

A person who testifies at a trial because she has special knowledge in a particular field. One who is called an expert witness is permitted to state his/her opinion concerning their special knowledge regardless of whether or not s/he were present at the event.

A person who is a specialist in a subject, often technical, who may present his or her expert opinion without having been a witness to any occurrence relating to the lawsuit.

a witness having particular knowledge of the subject about which he is called upon to testify; permitted to aid the jury in understanding information outside of their common knowledge

A witness who, by virtue of experience, training, skill, or knowledge of a particular field or subject, is recognized as qualified to render an informed opinion on matters relating to that field or subject.

Persons with particular knowledge or skill which enables them to give an opinion on the facts in dispute.

An expert witness is a witness, who by virtue of education, profession, publication or experience, is believed to have special knowledge of his subject beyond that of the average person, sufficient that others may officially (and legally) rely upon his opinion.