· 6/9/1961
Buck's Case
Citations
- 175 N.E.2d 369
- 342 Mass. 766
- 1961 Mass. LEXIS 813
How courts have described this case
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- where causal connection between inhalation of formaldehyde and death was beyond “common knowledge and experience of the ordinary layman,” medical testimony was required
- expert causality opinion based upon misstatements or omissions of material facts is entitled to no weight
- where causal connection between 7 inhalation of formaldehyde and death was beyond 'common knowledge and experience of the ordinary layman,' medical testimony was required
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Judges: Kirk, Wilkins, Spalding, Williams, Kiric, Spiegel
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