jurisprudence
type: Concept
narrower: expert testimony

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: expert testimony

expert testimony
type: Concept
definition: Expert testimony is the endpoint of a process involving an expert witness who engages in consultation with an attorney or legal team, reviews case materials, and usually performs an evaluation of an individual who is party to a legal matter. Expert testimony concerning battering can be offered in both civil and criminal cases, including divorce and custody, personal injury, and criminal cases such as homicide and assault, as well as other matters. [Source: Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence; Expert Testimony]
broader: jurisprudence