Superior Court of Pennsylvania· 7/28/1993

Jones v. Constantino

Citations

631 A.2d 1289
429 Pa. Super. 73
1993 Pa. Super. LEXIS 2407

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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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Judges: Rowley, Cavanaugh, Elliott

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