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potential rate error in Tennessee

86 Tennessee opinions name it 3 courts 1999–2026 13 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Tennessee courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
McDaniel v. CSX Transportation, Inc.green
tenn · 1997 · cited in 79 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 1999–2026
2 sentences

2024Evid. 703; see also McDaniel v. CSX Transp., Inc., 955 S.W.2d 257, 265 (Tenn. 1997) (“A Tennessee trial court may consider in determining reliability: (1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether, as formerly required by Frye, the evidence is generally accepted in the scientific community; and (5) whether the expert’s research in the field has been conducted independent of litigation.”) We also note that Dr.

2022In McDaniel v. CSX Transportation, Inc., 955 S.W.2d 257 (Tenn. 1997), our supreme court recited several nonexclusive factors that a court may consider in determining the reliability of scientific testimony, including: (1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether . . . the evidence is generally accepted - 37 - in the scientific community; and (5) whether the expert’s research in the field has been conducted i

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Brown v. Crown Equipment Corp.green
tenn · 2005 · cited in 9 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2009–2022
2 sentences

2015Inc., 955 S.W.2d 257, 265 (Tenn. 1997), our supreme court recited several nonexclusive factors that a court may consider in determining the reliability of scientific testimony, including: “(1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether . . . the evidence is generally accepted in the scientific community; and (5) whether the expert’s research in the field has been conducted independent of litigation.” Brown v.

2014Evid. 703. 45 In McDaniel, 955 S.W.2d at 265 , our supreme court recited several nonexclusive factors that a court may consider in determining the reliability of scientific testimony, including: “(1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether . . . the evidence is generally accepted in the scientific community; and (5) whether the expert’s research in the field has been conducted independent of litigation.” Br

99
State v. Stevensgreen
tenn · 2002 · cited in 6 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2003–2017
2 sentences

2017Nonscientific expert testimony is based on “„specialized knowledge,‟ that is, the expert‟s experience.” State v. Stevens, 78 S.W.3d 817, 832 (Tenn. 2002).

2016Nonscientific expert testimony is based on “„specialized knowledge,‟ that is, the expert‟s experience.” State v. Stevens, 78 S.W.3d 817, 832 (Tenn. 2002).

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Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.green
scotus · 1993 · cited in 9 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2001–2022
2 sentences

2022In Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579, 589 (1993), the United States Supreme court held that Federal Rule of Evidence 702 requires that a trial court “ensure that any and all scientific testimony . . . is not only relevant, but reliable.” In - 30 - McDaniel, our supreme court set forth the following list of factors for determining the reliability of scientific evidence: (1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate

2020The High Court has further elucidated: In McDaniel [v. CSX Transp., Inc., 955 S.W.2d 257, 263 (Tenn. 1997)], we listed several nonexclusive factors that courts could consider in determining the reliability of scientific testimony, including (1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether . . . the evidence is generally accepted in the scientific community; and (5) whether the expert’s research in the field has

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Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.green
ca9 · 1995 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2005–2020
2 sentences

2020The High Court has further elucidated: In McDaniel [v. CSX Transp., Inc., 955 S.W.2d 257, 263 (Tenn. 1997)], we listed several nonexclusive factors that courts could consider in determining the reliability of scientific testimony, including (1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether . . . the evidence is generally accepted in the scientific community; and (5) whether the expert’s research in the field has

2005In McDaniel , we listed several nonexclusive factors that courts could consider in determining the reliability of scientific testimony, including (1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether ... the evidence is generally accepted in the scientific community; and (5) whether the expert’s research in the field has been conducted independent of litigation. 955 S.W.2d at 265 ; see also Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pha

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State v. Ferrellgreen
tenn · 2009 · cited in 2 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020The reliability of expert testimony may be evaluated using the following factors: “(1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether, as formerly required by Frye, the evidence is generally accepted in the scientific community; and (5) whether the expert’s research in the field has been conducted independent of litigation.” State v. Ferrell, 277 S.W.3d 372, 378 (Tenn. 2009) (quoting McDaniel, 955 S.W.2d at 265 ).

2019State v. Ferrell, 277 S.W.3d 372, 378 (Tenn. 2009) (quoting McDaniel v. CSX Transp., Inc., 955 S.W.2d 257, 265 (Tenn. 1997)).

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Anne Payne v. CSX Transportation, Inc.green
tenn · 2015 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Payne v. CSX Transp., Inc., 467 S.W.3d 413, 455 (Tenn. 2015) (alteration and omission in original) (quoting McDaniel, 955 S.W.2d at 265 ).

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Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichaelgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020The McDaniel factors also may be applied to nonscientific expert testimony. [State v.] Stevens, 78 S.W.3d [817,] 834 [(Tenn. 2002)]; see also Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137, 152 , 119 S.Ct. 1167 , 143 L.Ed.2d 238 (1999) (holding that a trial court may consider the Daubert factors in assessing the reliability of nonscientific expert testimony in accordance with the Federal Rules of Evidence).

2020The McDaniel factors also may be applied to nonscientific expert testimony. [State v.] Stevens, 78 S.W.3d [817,] 834 [(Tenn. 2002)]; see also Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137, 152 , 119 S.Ct. 1167 , 143 L.Ed.2d 238 (1999) (holding that a trial court may consider the Daubert factors in assessing the reliability of nonscientific expert testimony in accordance with the Federal Rules of Evidence).

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STATE EX REL. COM'R, DOT v. Vegliogreen
tennctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010McDaniel, 955 S.W.2d at 265 . -6- (Tenn. Ct. App. 1996); State Dep’t of Transp. v. Veglio, 786 S.W.2d 944, 947-48 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1989).

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State ex rel. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highways v. Brevardgreen
tennctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Tennessee opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010Dep’t of Transp. v. Brevard, 545 S.w.2d 431, 436 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1976); Johnson City v. Outdoor West, Inc., 947 S.W.2d 855 , 858 2 In McDaniel, the court identified five nonexclusive factors that may be considered in determining the reliability of scientific expert testimony: (1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether . . . the evidence is generally accepted in the scientific community; and (5) whether the

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Tennessee. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Frye v. United States red
cadc · 1923
2 sentences

2004When performing its “gatekeeping” function of determining whether an expert’s opinion is based upon trustworthy underlying facts or data, A Tennessee court may consider in determining reliability: (1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether, as formerly required by Frye [v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C.

2004When performing its “gatekeep-ing” function of determining whether an expert’s opinion is based upon trustworthy underlying facts or data, A Tennessee court may consider in determining reliability: (1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether, as formerly required by Frye [v. United States, 293 F. 1013 (D.C.Cir.1923) ], the evidence is generally accepted in the scientific community; and (5) whether the exper

32004–2025
State v. Scott green
tenn · 2009
2 sentences

2020Scott, 275 S.W.3d at 403 -04 (citing McDaniel, 955 S.W.2d at 265 ).

2015Scott, 275 S.W.3d at 403 -04 (citing McDaniel, 955 S.W.2d at 265 ).

32013–2020
State v. Bolin green
tenn · 1996
1 sentence

2016Id.

12016–2016
State v. Irick green
tenn · 2010
1 sentence

2014Id.

12014–2014
City of Johnson City v. Outdoor West, Inc. green
tennctapp · 1996
1 sentence

2010Dep’t of Transp. v. Brevard, 545 S.w.2d 431, 436 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1976); Johnson City v. Outdoor West, Inc., 947 S.W.2d 855 , 858 2 In McDaniel, the court identified five nonexclusive factors that may be considered in determining the reliability of scientific expert testimony: (1) whether scientific evidence has been tested and the methodology with which it has been tested; (2) whether the evidence has been subjected to peer review or publication; (3) whether a potential rate of error is known; (4) whether . . . the evidence is generally accepted in the scientific community; and (5) whether the

12010–2010
State v. Coley green
tenn · 2000
1 sentence

2005In State v. Coley, 32 S.W.3d 831 (Tenn. 2000), our supreme court examined the strictures of Rule 702 and McDaniel in determining the admissibility of expert testimony concerning the reliability of eyewitness testimony.

12005–2005

Statutes the citing opinions construe

TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-114 (18) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-106 (15) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-11-402 (15) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-202 (15) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-210 (12) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-204 (11) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-102 (11) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-103 (11) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-401 (11) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-113 (9) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-206 (8) TN § Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-210 (8)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 432 (1986–2026) TN 86 (1999–2026) OR 45 (1987–2025) HI 4 (1992–2009) AR 4 (2011–2023) OH 2 (2013–2022) MO 2 (1998–2000) MD 2 (2023–2023) MI 2 (2015–2019)

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