Opinion and Expert Testimony in Nebraska
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Authors
Mangrum, Richard Collin
Issue Date
1994
Volume
27
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Journal Article
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INTRODUCTION|The Nebraska Rules of Evidence, originally adopted in 1975 after the pattern of the Federal Rules of Evidence enacted the same year, significantly modify the common law opinion and expert testimony rules. This Article provides an outline of Nebraska's opinion and expert testimony rules as interpreted since 1975 in Nebraska. With regard to each section of Nebraska's opinion and expert testimony rules, this Article will (1) state the rule, (2) provide a brief legislative history, (3) outline a foundational approach for dealing with evidentiary issues connected with the rule, (4) consider the interpretive Nebraska case law, and (5) examine any significant federal variations. This article is part of a series by the author on the Nebraska Rules of Evidence, which will provide the basis of a planned Nebraska Rules of Evidence Manual...
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27 Creighton L. Rev. 85 (1993-1994)
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Creighton University School of Law