CFE – Law — Question 58

Which of the following statements concerning the appointment of expert witnesses at trial is accurate?

Answer options

• A. Generally, the jury selects the primary expert witness in inquisitorial jurisdictions.
• B. Generally, the parties choose expert witnesses in adversarial jurisdictions, but the court may also do so.
• C. Generally, the parties choose expert witnesses in inquisitorial jurisdictions.
• D. Generally, only the court may appoint expert witnesses in adversarial jurisdictions

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because, in adversarial jurisdictions, the court has the authority to appoint expert witnesses, while parties may suggest their own. The other options misrepresent the roles of juries and parties in relation to expert witness selection in both adversarial and inquisitorial systems.