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inherent reliability test in Utah

8 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 1989–2006 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Rimmaschgreen
utah · 1989 · cited in 4 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1996–2005
2 sentences

2005See id. at 397-99 .

2005Because the trial court did not limit its analysis to the inherent reliability test, however, we do not resolve whether economic testimony is “scientific” for purposes of Rimmasch . ¶ 25 Whether a Rimmasch analysis is employed or the expert testimony is considered under the traditional parameters of rule 702, the trial court must consider whether the proffered testimony will be helpful to the trier of fact. “[E]vidence not shown to be reliable cannot, as a matter of law, ‘assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue’ and, therefore, is inadmissible.” Rimm

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PHILLIPS BY & THROUGH UTAH, ETC. v. Jacksongreen
utah · 1980 · cited in 4 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1989–2001
2 sentences

2001Rimmasch, 775 P.2d at 396 -97 (citing Phillips v. Jackson, 615 P.2d 1228 , 1284 (Utah 1980)).

1995ANALYSIS Field Sobriety Tests Defendant argues that HGN test results constitute scientific evidence and must therefore meet the reliability requirement of Rule 702 of the Utah Rules of Evidence and the inherent reliability standard articulated in Phillips v. Jackson, 615 P.2d 1228 , 1230-31 (Utah 1980). 2 Defendant asserts that the admission of the HGN evidence constitutes reversible error.

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State v. Kelleygreen
utah · 2000 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

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Alder v. Bayer Corp., AGFA Div.green
utah · 2002 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (6)

CaseCitedYears
Haupt v. Heaps green
utahctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

12006–2006
State v. Clayton green
utah · 1982
2 sentences

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

2006The opposing party may challenge the suitability or reliability of such materials on cross-examination, but such challenge goes to the weight to be given the testimony, not to its admissibility- Id. at 726 ; see Kelley, 2000 UT 41 at ¶ 20 , 1 P.3d 546 ; see also Utah R.

12006–2006
State v. Larsen green
utah · 1993
1 sentence

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

12006–2006
State v. Adams green
utah · 2000
2 sentences

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

12006–2006
Green v. Louder green
utah · 2001
2 sentences

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

2006Expert testimony is helpful when the subject is not within “the knowledge or experience of the average individual.” Id. ¶28 The trial court is required to apply the inherent reliability test of Rim-masch only when there is a “plausible claim,” Haupt v. Heaps, 2005 UT App 436, ¶ 19 , 131 P.3d 252 , cert. denied, 132 P.3d 683 (Utah 2006), that the expert testimony sought to be *82 admitted is based on “novel scientific principles or techniques.” Green v. Louder, 2001 UT 62, ¶ 27 , 29 P.3d 638 ; see also Alder v. Bayer Corp., 2002 UT 115 , ¶¶ 62, 66, 61 P.3d 1068 (holding that Rimmasch was not im

12006–2006
State v. Eldredge green
utah · 1989
1 sentence

1990Id. at 36 . 4 This is precisely the situation presented here as the trial court did not have the benefit of Rimmasch and its progeny to guide it when faced with the admissibility of the expert testimony, nor does the language of rule 702 point to an inherent reliability requirement for this type of expert testimony.

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