Does an expert witness need special education or training in the field of expertise in order to qualify?


A. Yes, such education or training is absolutely essential to be qualified.
B. Yes, but only if the other side presents a similarly trained or education expert witness
C. No, as long as the witness's experience is sufficient to qualify the witness as an expert
D. No, never


C. No, as long as the witness's experience is sufficient to qualify the witness as an expert

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What will be an ideal response?

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