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RULE 5-705. DISCLOSURE OF FACTS OR DATA UNDERLYING EXPERT OPINION

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West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Maryland Rules
Title 5. Evidence (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 700. Opinions and Expert Testimony
MD Rules, Rule 5-705
RULE 5-705. DISCLOSURE OF FACTS OR DATA UNDERLYING EXPERT OPINION
Unless the court requires otherwise, the expert may testify in terms of opinion or inference and give reasons therefor without first testifying to the underlying facts or data. The expert may in any event be required to disclose the underlying facts or data on cross-examination.
Cross reference: Rules 5-611(a) and 5-703.
Source: This Rule is derived without substantive change from F.R.Ev. 705. Any language differences are solely for purposes of style and clarification.

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[Adopted Dec. 15, 1993, eff. July 1, 1994.]
MD Rules, Rule 5-705, MD R REV Rule 5-705
Current with amendments received through February 1, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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