Grounds of opinion, when relevant. 45. Whenever the opinion of any living person is relevant, the grounds on which such opinion is based are also relevant. Illustration. An expert may give an account of experiments performed by him for the purpose of forming his opinion.
Opinion on relationship, when relevant. 44. When the Court has to form an opinion as to the relationship of one person to another, the opinion, expressed by conduct, as to the existence of such relationship, of any person who, as a member of the family or otherwise, has special means of knowledge on the subject, … Read more
Opinion as to usages, tenets, etc., when relevant. 43. When the Court has to form an opinion as to— (i) the usages and tenets of any body of men or family; (ii) the constitution and governance of any religious or charitable foundation; or (iii) the meaning of words or terms used in particular districts or … Read more