Legal Opinion · Dissent

Barrow v. May

Court of Appeals of Mississippi

Decided July 17, 2012No. 2010-CA-01504-COAPublished

1DissentRussell, J.

¶ 23. I respectfully dissent because the trial court failed to make findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the “speculative” nature of Dr. Stark’s testimony. Therefore, I would vacate the judgment of the trial court and remand the case for the trial court to make specific findings of fact and conclusions of law.

¶ 24. “The standard of review for the admission or exclusion of evidence, such as expert testimony, is an abuse of discretion.” Denham v. Holmes, 60 So.3d 773, 783-4 (¶ 34) (Miss.2011) (quoting Investor Res. Sens. v. Cato, 15 So.3d 412, 416 (¶ 2) (Miss.2009)). An appellate…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Hubbard v. WansleyMississippi Supreme Court · 2007
  2. Tricon Metals & Services, Inc. v. ToppMississippi Supreme Court · 1987
  3. Burnham v. TabbMississippi Supreme Court · 1987
  4. Barner v. GormanMississippi Supreme Court · 1992
  5. Mississippi City Lines, Inc. v. BullockMississippi Supreme Court · 1943

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