ABSTRACT

Scott, N.J. 1977. The horticultural consultant in court. Weeds, Trees and Turf 16(2): 32, 34, 36, 38.

How do we operate? Very simply — with little or no fanfare. Our report incorporates the statement that we examined the plants on the area as pointed out to as by so and so. Our reports are of good and professional appearance and suffciently presentable under any circumstances. Always keep your field notes and all working calculations. We tell what courts or tribunals in which we have appeared. In court — answer only what is asked. Do not volunteer information. Don’t get off on a tangent. Do not be lured out of your realm of knowledge and training. Always meet with the lawyer for your client and review some part of the case prior to going to court. Take your own pictures of subject under discussion to illustrate your report.