Expert witness; beyond 'one size.'

Article Abstract:

Developments in theories for validating expert witness in in the Daubert and Kumho Tire Co. analyses are discussed. In interpreting the phrase "scientific knowledge" in Federal Rule of Evidence 702 in the Daubert ruling, the court required a showing of reliability for scientific knowledge, but Kumho required that any specialized knowledge be validated.Different validation methods are discussed.

Author: Imwinkelried, Edward J.
Publisher: ALM Media, Inc.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2000
Evaluation

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Expert witness; litigating credibility

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The consideration of credibility evidence in a Daubert hearing is discussed, and acceptance should hinge on the evidence's probative value in the dispute. Prior inconsistent statements should be questioned only when these directly contradict the witness's trial testimony.

Author: Imwinkelried, Edward J.
Publisher: ALM Media, Inc.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2001

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'Daubert' in civil cases

Article Abstract:

The use of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for expert evidence in criminal cases is discussed. Scientific evidence in criminal cases is likely to occur, and that by forensic document examiners would be one example.

Author: Imwinkelried, Edward J.
Publisher: ALM Media, Inc.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 2001
Criminal law

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