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25. Throw the book at him
We had a case where opposing counsel was cross-examining our expert witness on hydrology regarding some silt/runoff issues.
“Mr. Smith, wouldn’t you agree that the book I’m holding is highly respected in your field and considered to be the gold standard on the subject?”
Witness: “I am aware that it is highly regarded in my field.”
“Would you be willing to explain, in your own words, what paragraphs 6-10 on page 121 is describing?”
So the witness reads the passage word for word.
“Yes, I can read, but could you put this passage in your own words for the court?”
Witness: “These are my own words. I wrote the book.”