What is Opinion on Ultimate Issue?
A duly qualified expert witness is allowed to provide an opinion on the ultimate legal issue in contention. Lay witnesses, however, are generally prohibited from giving opinions except as allowed by the applicable rules of evidence.
Further Reading
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