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Wis JI-Children 160
Expert Testimony: General
Usually, witnesses can testify only to facts they know.
But, a witness with expertise in a calling (specialty) may give an opinion in that
calling (specialty). In determining the weight to be given an opinion, you should consider the
qualifications and credibility of the expert and whether reasons for the opinion are based on
facts in the case. Opinion evidence was admitted in this case to help you reach a conclusion.
You are not bound by any expert's opinion.
(In resolving conflicts in expert testimony, weigh the different expert opinions against
each other and consider the qualifications and credibility of the experts and the reasons and
facts supporting their opinions.)
History
Wis JI-Children 160 (2018). ©2018, Regents, Univ. of Wis. Prepared by the Wisconsin Jury Instructions Committees of the Wisconsin Judicial Conference with the University of Wisconsin Law School; posted by the Wisconsin State Law Library with the University's permission.
Provenance
- Source
- wilawlibrary.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
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