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3. The Relevance Ratio: Evaluating The Probative Value Of Expert Testimony In Child Sexual Abuse Cases., Thomas D. Lyon, Jonathan J. Koehler Aug 1996

3. The Relevance Ratio: Evaluating The Probative Value Of Expert Testimony In Child Sexual Abuse Cases., Thomas D. Lyon, Jonathan J. Koehler

Thomas D. Lyon

It is hard to overstate the importance of expert testimony in American courtrooms. Much of this testimony concerns scientific matters that are beyond the ken of ordinary experience.  In cases where scientific matters play a central role, jurors may give substantial weight to expert testimony or even treat it as dispositive.  Standards pertaining to the admissibility of scientific testimony are critical to the outcome in many trials.


Rule 702: Testimony By Experts Jan 1996

Rule 702: Testimony By Experts

Touro Law Review

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Rule 704: Opinion On Ultimate Issue Jan 1996

Rule 704: Opinion On Ultimate Issue

Touro Law Review

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Rule 803(4): Statements For Purposes Of Medical Diagnosis Or Treatment Jan 1996

Rule 803(4): Statements For Purposes Of Medical Diagnosis Or Treatment

Touro Law Review

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Evidence: Taylor V. State--Oklahoma Abandons The Frye Test And Forces Its State Court Judges To Enter The Twilight Zone, Paige Queen Jan 1996

Evidence: Taylor V. State--Oklahoma Abandons The Frye Test And Forces Its State Court Judges To Enter The Twilight Zone, Paige Queen

Oklahoma Law Review

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Rule 701: Opinion Testimony By Lay Witnesses Jan 1996

Rule 701: Opinion Testimony By Lay Witnesses

Touro Law Review

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"Other Accident" Evidence In Product Liability Actions: Highly Probative Or An Accident Waiting To Happen?, Robert A. Sachs Jan 1996

"Other Accident" Evidence In Product Liability Actions: Highly Probative Or An Accident Waiting To Happen?, Robert A. Sachs

Oklahoma Law Review

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