New York § 4515 - 4515Form of expert opinion
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 4515 — 4515Form of expert opinion, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4515. 4515Form of expert opinion
Rule 4515. Form of expert opinion. Unless the court orders otherwise, questions calling for the opinion of an expert witness need not be hypothetical in form, and the witness may state his opinion and reasons without first specifying the data upon which it is based. Upon cross-examination, he may be required to specify the data and other criteria supporting the opinion.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 4515
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 4515 cover?
Section 4515 ("4515Form of expert opinion") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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