The Cloud Court Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In a large case (say, with 100+ depositions), there’s so much testimony data that it is virtually impossible for one person to read and recall all the testimony, not to mention attorney & witness behaviors. Plaintiffs can extract relevant topics and easily contrast testimony of different witnesses.

Depositions 52

Depositions Cross-Examination Witnesses Litigation 52

Temple University Beasley School of Law - Advocacy

JUNE 2, 2024

Lay opinion testimony is tolerated because, frankly, it is hard to find the line between fact and opinion (“she is tall,” “they appeared drunk,” “the car was way over the speed limit”) and because lay witnesses should be comfortable speaking in normal, conversational, easily-understood terms. 701 and expert testimony under F.R.E.

Expert Testimony 40

Expert Testimony Witnesses Evidence Cross-Examination 40

Evidence at Trial

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

—exclude the opinion on the ground that it is fulfilling its gatekeeping role to "ensure that any and all scientific testimony or evidence admitted is not only relevant, but reliable." The Supreme Court granted review "in light of sharp divisions among the courts regarding the proper standard for admission of expert testimony."

Evidence 52

Evidence Expert Testimony Admissibility Cross-Examination 52