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Fourth Circuit· 5/7/1993

Kopf v. Skyrm

Citations

  • 993 F.2d 374
  • 1993 WL 145299

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  • recognizing that an expert’s testimony must be “helpful” to the trier of fact and explaining that “[t]estimony from an expert is presumed to be helpful unless it concerns matters within the everyday knowledge and experience of a lay juror”
  • noting that “a witness’ qualifications to render an expert opinion are also liberally judged by Rule 702”
  • stating that the witness’ qualifications to render an expert opinion are liberally judged by Rule 702
  • noting that a juror’s everyday experience may not be sufficient to assess reasonableness in cases involving firearms
  • stating that while “[a]n opinion is not objectionable simply because it embraces an ultimate issue to be decided by the trier of fact, ... such an opinion may be excluded if it is not helpful to the trier of fact”
  • analyzing plaintiffs claim that court improperly excluded expert testimony concerning defendant’s use of non-deadly force in effecting arrest

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Judges: Ervin, Hall, Phillips

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