Crossing examining experts and introducing evidence

Interesting discussion @ The Illinois Trial Practice Weblog, of how attorneys can and can not use heresay evidence at trial.

This is particularly relevant for economic experts. It is common in wrongful death cases for example, for the defense counsel to introduce damaging information about the plaintiff's past lifestyle, such as drug use, that may have not been allowed in otherwise, thru the use of economic experts at trial. The article can be found at: http://www.illinoistrialpractice.com/2005/08/crossexamining_.html