Legislation
SECTION 4515
Form of expert opinion
Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 45
Rule 4515. Form of expert opinion. Unless the court orders otherwise,
questions calling for the opinion of an expert witness need not be
hypothetical in form, and the witness may state his opinion and reasons
without first specifying the data upon which it is based. Upon
cross-examination, he may be required to specify the data and other
criteria supporting the opinion.
questions calling for the opinion of an expert witness need not be
hypothetical in form, and the witness may state his opinion and reasons
without first specifying the data upon which it is based. Upon
cross-examination, he may be required to specify the data and other
criteria supporting the opinion.