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· 6/9/1981

Jennifer Mannino, a Minor, by and Through Her Next Friend and Parent and Natural Guardian, Richard Mannino v. International Manufacturing Company

Citations

  • 650 F.2d 846
  • 8 Fed. R. Serv. 1246
  • 1981 U.S. App. LEXIS 12487

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  • holding that an expert with bio-mechanical engineering qualifications could testify as to the design defect in a child’s car-seat despite lacking specific expert qualifications in the design of such car-seats
  • noting that the weight of the evidence is a matter to be assessed by the trier of fact
  • noting that the weight of the evidence is a matter to be assessed by the trier of fact
  • noting that the weight of the evidence is a matter to be assessed by the trier of fact
  • finding that the trial judge must investigate the competence a particular proffered witness would bring to bear on the issue without relying upon any particular label or fact, and must determine whether it would aid the trier of fact in reaching a decision
  • finding that the trial judge must investigate the competence a particular proffered witness would bring to bear on the issue without relying upon any particular label or fact, and must determine whether it would aid the trier of fact in reaching a decision

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Judges: Lively, Jones, Gilmore

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