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· 10/18/1920

In re Bhagat Singh Thind

Citations

  • 268 F. 683
  • 1920 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 923

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  • holding that in order for expert scientific testimony to be admissible, it must be \generally accepted\ as reliable in the relevant scientific community
  • holding that in order for expert scientific testimony to be admissible, it must be “generally accepted” as reliable in the relevant scientific community
  • concluding that evidence did not establish testimony of Dr. Kassin on general police environment and susceptibility to false confessions was scientifically reliable
  • holding that veterinarian's opinion as to cause of death of horses was not scientific evidence subject to the admissibility requirement of Frye
  • holding that expert testimony must be based on scientific methods that are sufficiently established and accepted
  • holding that expert opinions are admissible if the question involved does not lie in the range of common experience or common knowledge

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Judges: Wolverton

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