Jones v. Constantino

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• finding that learned writings which are offered to prove the truth of their contents are hearsay and may not properly be admitted into evidence
• finding that learned writings which are offered to prove the truth of their contents are hearsay and may not properly be admitted into evidence
• concluding plaintiff was prejudiced by defendant’s expert’s testimony regarding “traction” theory of injury that occurred during gallbladder surgery, even though defendant himself made vague references to such theory at his deposition a year prior to trial
• finding no admission where “the evidence could be reasonably construed to admit of more than one meaning”
• finding no admission where \the evidence could be reasonably construed to admit of more than one meaning\
• noting the fair scope rule \disfavors unfair and prejudicial surprise\

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