HB 892 -- Expert Witness Testimony

Sponsor:  Pratt

This bill specifies that a witness qualified as an expert may
testify in the form of an opinion if the testimony is based on
sufficient facts or data, the testimony is the product of
reliable principles and methods, and the witness has applied the
principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case.  Facts
or data need not be admissible in evidence in order for the
opinion to be admitted if they are of a type reasonably relied
upon by experts in the field in forming opinions or inferences on
the subject.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:20 pm