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· 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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