hypothetical question - An imaginary situation, incorporating facts previously admitted into evidence, upon which an expert witness is permitted to give an opinion as to a condition resulting from the situation.
Hypothetical question - A combination of facts and circumstances, assumed or proved, stated in such a form as to constitute a coherent state of facts upon which the opinion of an expert can be asked by way of evidence in a trial.
Hypothetical Question
A combination of assumed or proved facts stated in a form that would allow an expert witness to give an opinion based on such facts.
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hypothetical question - A form of question generally used for expert witnesses. The examiner states a factual foundation (often based on disputed facts) and asks the expert to draw conclusions based on the hypothetical foundation.
hypothetical question A combination of assumed or proved facts and circumstances, stated in such a form as to constitute a coherent and specific situation or state of facts, upon which the opinion of an expert is asked at trial.
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Term: Hypothetical Question
Definition: A combination of assumed or proved facts stated in a form that would allow an expert witness to give an opinion based on such facts.
Hypothetical question
Definition -
: a question directed to an expert witness (as a physician) that is based on the existence of facts offered in evidence and the answer to which is an opinion to be considered in light of the evidence ...
"Hypothetical questions may properly be put to a witness where the witness has expertise and when the hypothetical question is relevant to some issue in the case, provided the question is not overly broad or vague.
They consider only actual controversies, not hypothetical questions about the Constitution. Congress cannot, for example, ask the Supreme Court for its advice about whether a bill is constitutional.
 See also: Question, Evidence, Opinion, Action, Will
  
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