Supreme Court of Kansas· 11/7/1997

Moore v. Associated Material & Supply Co.

Citations

948 P.2d 652
263 Kan. 226
1997 Kan. LEXIS 161

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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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Judges: Larson, Abbott, Vickers

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