839 So. 2d 304 - Schiro v. Schiro’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “Generally, the trier of fact is not bound by expert testimony, but is- to hear and weigh expert testimony in the same manner as any other evidence. Reasonable and well-founded opinion should be considered. The weight to be given expert testimony is dependent upon the professional qualifications- and experience of the expert and especially on the facts on which that expert’s opinion is based. The fact-trier is entitled to assess the credibility and accept the opinion of an expert just as with other witnesses, unless the stated reasons of the expert are patently unsound. The effect and weight to be given the expert’s testimony depends upon the validity of the underlying facts relied upon by the expert, and rests within the broad discretion of the trial judge. (Internal citations omitted).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Vedros v. Vedros