Practice question
An expert's opinion is admitted. Must the court accept it conclusively merely because the witness has impressive credentials?
- Yes, credentials bind the judge to every conclusion
- Yes, methodology cannot be examined
- Yes, the opponent may not challenge the facts used
- Yes, admission ends all weight assessment
- No, Rule 133 allows the court to assess facts or data, methods, reliable application and other helpful factors
Legal references
- 2019 Revised Rules on Evidence, Rule 130 Sections 51–53 and Rule 133 Section 5: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html
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