Can a witness ask to be compensated for their testimony in a civil proceeding?
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Can a witness ask to be compensated for their testimony in a civil proceeding?
Asked on May 13, 2013 under Business Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, they can be, such as for their travel costs and time. (Expert witnesses, in particular, are almost always paid--and paid well.) However, such fact will almost certainly have to be disclosed during the trial, since it will be probative or relevant to the issue of the witness's credibility (i.e. if he or she has been biased or swayed by his or or her compensation).
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