Moore v. Associated Material & Supply Co.

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• finding no expert needed to establish causation when the case was unrelated to professional liability
• inspector who investigated flooding could properly testify to his opinions incidental to his knowledge, involvement of the case
• Where the normal experience and qualifications of jurors permit them to draw proper conclusions from given facts and circumstances, expert conclusions or opinions are not necessary
• “[W]itnesses who have long been familiar with the flooding patterns of 6 an area are competent to form an opinion as to the cause of flooding.”
• nonex-pert witnesses acquainted with conditions in the area could express opinion as to cause of flooding; therefore, summary judgment should not have entered for defendant based on plaintiffs’ failure to present expert witness to establish causation
• trial court granted broad discretion regarding admission of expert testimony

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