What is a qualified expert in a medical malpractice case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Montes, S059912 (Cal. 2014):
" 'A person is qualified to testify as an expert if he has special knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education sufficient to qualify him as an expert on the subject to which his testimony relates.' (Evid. Code, 720, subd. (a).) ' "The trial court is given considerable latitude in determining the qualifications of an expert and its ruling will not be disturbed on appeal unless a manifest abuse of discretion is shown." ' [Citation.]" (People v. Davenport (1995) 11 Cal.4th 1171, 1207.)
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