CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
...Opinion & Scientific Evidence
......Expert Testimony: In General
.........Things Expert May Not Rely On
............Opinions of Other Experts
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  • Expert may rely upon opinions of other experts, but may not testify on direct exam as to content of those other opinions. Expert may be cross-examined on content.
  • Sustaining hearsay objection to defense psychologist's testimony as to what D told another psychologist, as well as not allowing E to answer hypo, was nonprejudicial error.
  • Expert may not base own opinion upon opinion of other expert, and may not relate hearsay opinion of other expert as independent proof of fact.
  • Expert may rely on hearsay to form own opinion but may not relate opinions of others as independent proof of fact.
  • When experts may rely upon opinions of others in forming opinion.