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West Virginia Supreme Court· 11/23/1993

Martin v. Smith

Citations

  • 438 S.E.2d 318
  • 190 W. Va. 286
  • 1993 W. Va. LEXIS 159

How courts have described this case

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  • “West Virginia’s wrongful death statute is remedial, and is liberally construed to effect the Legislature’s intent.”
  • ‘West Virginia’s wrongful death statute is remedial, and is liberally construed to effect the Legislature’s intent.”
  • even if unanticipated expert testimony did in fact prejudice defendant’s ease, defendant could have easily moved for a continuance in order to secure a comparable expert witness
  • “even given that the admission of Dr. Adams’ testimony prejudiced Dr. Smith’s case, we find such prejudice far from incurable. Dr. Smith could have easily moved for a continuance in order to secure a comparable expert witness”
  • “even given that the admission of Dr. Adams’ testimony prejudiced Dr. Smith’s ease, we find such prejudice far from incurable. Dr. Smith could have easily moved for a continuance in order to secure a comparable expert witness”
  • “even given that the admission of Dr. Adams’ testimony prejudiced Dr. Smith’s case, we find such prejudice far from incurable. Dr. Smith could have easily moved for a continuance in order to secure a comparable expert witness”

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Judges: Neely

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