In the adversarial trial system, judges determine the witnesses, including expert witnesses, that will testify, which eliminates "witness coaching" and notorious "battles of the experts" that occur in inquisitorial trial systems.

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In the adversarial trial system, it is typically the responsibility of the parties involved (prosecution and defense in criminal cases, plaintiff and defendant in civil cases) to determine and present their own witnesses, including expert witnesses. This can indeed lead to "witness coaching" and "battles of the experts." In contrast, in inquisitorial systems, judges play a more active role in gathering and presenting evidence, which can include determining witnesses.

In the Adversarial Trial System, Judges Determine the Witnesses, Including