Tag Archives: Florida Supreme Court ruling on expert witness law
Florida Supreme Court Overturns Controversial Ruling on Expert Witnesses
In a 4 to 3 decision, justices with the Florida Supreme Court struck down a 2013 law that changed the state’s standard for determining whether or not certain expert witnesses can be used during trials. The ruling, which found the earlier law unconstitutional, is relevant for people involved in civil and criminal trials alike, as […]
Ordinary or Medical Negligence? Florida Supreme Court Provides Clarity
The difference between ordinary negligence and medical negligence is important in Florida. It determines how long you have to file a claim and what you must allege to make out a case. Moreover, it affects the type and quantity of evidence and testimony needed to prove liability and damages. Ordinary negligence is simply a person’s […]
