Australia

Dasreef Pty Ltd v Hawchar

(2011) 243 CLR 588

JurisdictionAustralia

Year2011

Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA held that expert evidence is admissible under the Evidence Act 1995 (Cth) only if the opinion is based on the expert's specialised knowledge; the expert must identify the facts and reasoning underlying the opinion.

Area of Law

evidence

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