Science and the CourtsRonnee <!g>Yashon, J.D., Professor, Tufts University
Issues
- <!g>DNA Forensics
- Class Action Suits
- Malpractice cases
- New Reproduction
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Frye v US
(293 F 1013) 1923
Decided on early lie detector results
Court of Appeals in DC set out questions to be asked when courts were deciding the admissability of scientific evidence
Major Question:
IS THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE SCIENTIFIC FIELD?
JUNK SCIENCE??????????????
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Recent Changes Since Frye
Daubert v Merrill Dow
(109 US 579, 113 S Cr 2786, 125 LE624 469) 1992
GE v Joinec
(522 US 138, 864 F Supp 1234) 1997
Hall v Boxter Health Corp.
1998 Oregon
Kumho Tire Co. v Carmichael
(Decided March 23, 1999 US Supreme Court)
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