ACCT 432 Ch 8 Litigation

An expert would probably not be able to:

• State that my opinion is based on a reasonable degree of scientific certainty.     
• An expert testifies regarding his opinion without first testifying to the underlying facts or data.
• An expert bases his opinion on evidence not admissible in evidence if of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the particular field.
• An expert can do all of the above.

What is the approximate admissibility rates of accountants and economists according to "Daubert on the Web."

• .333.
• .400.
• .667.
• .833.

An expert witness:

• Loses confidentiality.
• Must be objective.
• Is required under Fed. Rules of Civ. Proc. 26 to provide a written report providing details of the testimony expected to be given.
• All of the above.

Which item is not required in an expert's report?

• List of cases that the expert has testified or been deposed in the past 10 years.
• All opinions to be expressed.
• The exhibits to be used.
• List of all publications within the past 10 years.

Which would not be a subject matter expertise under Fed. Rul. 702 of Evidence?

• Special knowledge.
• Special skills & training
• Special education.
• All of the above are subject matter expertise.

What is not an appropriate answer to deposition questions?

• Yes
• No
• I don't know
• An old, green Ford.

Which of the following is a way to challenge an expert?

• Samson challenge.
• Frye challenge.
• Dillon challenge.
• Casper challenge.

What is not a major phase of litigation?

• Discovery.
• Cross-complaint.
• Pleadings.
• Outcome.

What motion would be used to try to eliminate an expert witness?

• Motion of limine.
• Motion of challenge.
• A Frye motion.
• A Daubert motion.

Side-taking refers to:

• Result-oriented work.
• Motion of limine.
• Spoliation.
• Pleadings.