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When It's OK to Demolish the Evidence: Tactics for Destructive Examination and Testing

Destructive testing or examination of evidence in product liability cases may be a high-risk proposition. Proposing a destructive test or examination often discloses the thought processes of counsel or expert witnesses. In most cases, there probably will be only one opportunity to perform a destructive test or examination, so it must be done right the first time. The party proposing the destructive test or examination will be bound by the result, good or bad.

22 minute read August 01, 2003 at 04:31 PM
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James H. Rotondo And Maxwell Branson
When It's OK to Demolish the Evidence: Tactics for Destructive Examination and Testing

Destructive testing or examination of evidence in product liability cases may be a high-risk proposition. Proposing a destructive test or examination often discloses the thought processes of counsel or expert witnesses.

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