Section 13.12 Background Expert Testimony

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E. (§13.12) Background Expert Testimony

Some expert testimony may be used for background. This can either take the form of general education on the subject matter or related matters that will help the jury to draw inferences. Sch. Dist. of City of Independence, Mo., No. 30 v. U.S. Gypsum Co., 750 S.W.2d 442, 452 (Mo. App. W.D. 1988). Examples include:

· use of an expert to describe a normal dive into a swimming pool, Chrisler v. Holiday Valley, Inc., 580 S.W.2d 309, 313 (Mo. App. E.D. 1979);

· use of

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