Institutional Affiliate of American Congress on Surveying and - CLSA

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going on. You may be subject to
recall.
Do not discuss anything with
jurors during proceedings <strong>of</strong> the
case. This may cause a mistrial.
If opposing attorney comes to you
during recess, do not discuss any
part <strong>of</strong> the case. Refuse, saying you
will get your attorney and talk to
both at the same time.
Stay with client and attorney at
the counsel table if the survey is an
integral part <strong>of</strong> the case. Make notes
on what to suggest to the attorney
to ask the other surveyor.
It is distracting for a client to talk
to his attorney. Don't distract the
attorney, but you can talk to him.
You may have to ask for a recess for
a few minutes.
Bring the party chief, field crew,
and draftsman—everyone concerned.
Your main role is as expert
witness—you may become an expert
advocate instead, defending
your survey against another survey.
When you become an advocate, you
lose your credibihty as a pr<strong>of</strong>essional
witness.
The Case is Over!
Review your testimony with the
attorney and client. Make notes for
future reference for a more effective
procedure next time. Obtain a copy
<strong>of</strong> the final document on the case for
your files.
Remember that any survey you
perform is not complete unless you
can defend it in court. The one you
short-changed—the one about
which you are called upon to testify
in court—can be very embarrassing
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