Scope of Discovery of an Expert's Work Product

Posted: 4 Apr 2002

See all articles by Michael J. O'Hara, J.D., Ph.D.

Michael J. O'Hara, J.D., Ph.D.

Univ. of Neb. at Omaha - Finance, Banking, and Real Estate

Graham Mitenko

University of Nebraska at Omaha - Department of Finance, Banking & Law

Abstract

Clearly, the final report and opinions of a litigant's trail expert are discoverable. Less clear is the permissible scope of discovery of an expert's draft reports and opinions. Lawyers (yea) and experts (nay) have been heard to express absolute and opposite views. This paper will focus on the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence.

Suggested Citation

O'Hara, Michael J. and Mitenko, Graham, Scope of Discovery of an Expert's Work Product. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=302107

Michael J. O'Hara (Contact Author)

Univ. of Neb. at Omaha - Finance, Banking, and Real Estate ( email )

Omaha, NE
United States

HOME PAGE: http://cba2.unomaha.edu/faculty/mohara/web/ohara.htm

Graham Mitenko

University of Nebraska at Omaha - Department of Finance, Banking & Law ( email )

60th and Dodge Streets
Omaha, NE 68182-0048
United States
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