Tokles & Son, Inc. v. Midwestern Indemnity Co.

I dissent because the majority’s decision confuses the law which governs the qualification of an expert to testify concerning property values.

The standard for testifying on the value of property was well established before today’s decision. The value of property is a matter of opinion. Before one may give opinion testimony, one must be qualified as an expert. State Auto Mut. Ins. Co. v. Chrysler Corp. (1973), 36 Ohio St.2d 151, 159-160, 65 O.O.2d 374, 378-379, 304 N.E.2d 891, 896-897; 1 McCormick, Evidence (4 Ed. Strong Ed.1992) 41-53, Sections 11 and 12. Experts must be qualified in…