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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title VII
EVIDENCE
Chapter 90
EVIDENCE CODE
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F.S. 90.706
90.706 Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination.Statements of facts or opinions on a subject of science, art, or specialized knowledge contained in a published treatise, periodical, book, dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing may be used in cross-examination of an expert witness if the expert witness recognizes the author or the treatise, periodical, book, dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing to be authoritative, or, notwithstanding nonrecognition by the expert witness, if the trial court finds the author or the treatise, periodical, book, dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing to be authoritative and relevant to the subject matter.
History.s. 18, ch. 78-361; s. 2, ch. 78-379.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 90.706
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PHILIP MORRIS USA, INC. R. J. v. POLLARI,, 228 So. 3d 115 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . prohibiting the bolstering of expert opinions with authoritative publications derives from section 90.706 . . . Because section 90.706 only provides for the use of such treatises or publications on cross-examination . . .

STATE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, v. JUNOD,, 217 So. 3d 200 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . . § 90.706, Fla. Stat.; Linn v. Fossum, 946 So.2d 1032, 1039 (Fla. 2006). . . . This result flows from section 90.706 of the Florida Evidence Code, which prohibits the use of authoritative . . .

DOCTORS COMPANY, M. D. v. PLUMMER, B. A. P. L. J. P., 210 So. 3d 711 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . Although section 90.706, Florida Statutes (2014), permits statements of facts or opinion on a subject . . .

J. McDUFFIE, v. W. URIBE, M. D., 133 So. 3d 947 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . See § 90.706, Florida Statutes (2011); Linn v. . . .

BENJAMIN, v. TANDEM HEALTHCARE, INC. a d b a a, 93 So. 3d 1076 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . The Estate responded that section 90.706, Florida Statutes (2009), was dispositive and precluded use . . . to support his opinion based on the Estate’s objections regarding improper bolstering under section 90.706 . . . Gagnon had been taking these two medications for two years without any complications or side effects. . 90.706 . . .

NATIONWIDE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, v. W. DARRAGH,, 95 So. 3d 897 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . .”§ 90.706, Fla. Stat. (2010). . . . “Section 90.706 does not permit statements in a learned treatise to be used as substantive evidence since . . .

DUSS, A v. A. GARCIA, M. D. P. A. a, 80 So. 3d 358 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . Mitchell, 407 So.2d 601, 602 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981); see also § 90.706, Fla. . . . And “[s]ection 90.706 does not permit statements in a learned treatise to be used as substantive evidence . . .

OKEN, M. D. a v. WILLIAMS,, 23 So. 3d 140 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . Section 90.706, Florida Statutes (2007), the evidence rule that is most analogous to Internet information . . . malpractice case, wherein the court opined by a statement applicable here as follows: Under section 90.706 . . . Section 90.706 does not allow statements in a learned treatise to be tised as substantive evidence since . . . no evidence rule that specifically authorizes substantive use of Internet information, and section 90.706 . . . See Green, § 90.706, Fla. Stat. (2007). . . .

CABAN, v. STATE, 9 So. 3d 50 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . See e.g., § 90.706, Fla. Stat. (2007); Sanchez v. . . .

In S. E. a v. D. W. T. E. Ad, 946 So. 2d 620 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . Section 90.706, Florida Statutes (2004), provides that statements of fact or opinion may be used to cross-examine . . . The Third District held as follows: Section 90.706 does not permit statements in a learned treatise to . . .

LINN, v. D. FOSSUM, M. D., 946 So. 2d 1032 (Fla. 2006)

. . . Expert testimony is governed by sections 90.702-90.706, Florida Statutes (2005). . . . See 90.706, Fla. Stat. . . . Under section 90.706, which allows the use of authoritative literature only on cross-examination, it . . . Section 90.706 provides: Statements of facts or opinions on a subject of science, art, or specialized . . .

PHILLIP MORRIS, INC. v. JANOFF,, 901 So. 2d 141 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . trial, prior to the defense experts testifying, the plaintiff moved in li-mine, pursuant to section 90.706 . . . Section 90.706, Florida Statutes (2002), titled, “Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination . . . “Under section 90.706, authoritative publications can only be used during the cross-examination of an . . . did not improperly bolster their expert’s opinion by the use of authoritative materials because: § 90.706 . . .

HARGROVE, M. v. W. HOWELL, D. O., 884 So. 2d 960 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . commenting that authoritative publications can be used during cross-examination of an expert under section 90.706 . . .

WHITFIELD, v. STATE, 859 So. 2d 529 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . write only to address an issue of first impression, regarding the trial court’s application of section 90.706 . . . The state objected, relying on section 90.706, Florida Statutes (2001), which provides: Authoritativeness . . . Section 90.706 permits the opposing party to cross-examine by the use of published material when the . . . Because Whitfield failed to meet his burden under section 90.706, his convictions are AFFIRMED. . . .

R. DONSHIK, M. D. v. SHERMAN,, 861 So. 2d 53 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . bolstered the credibility of the plaintiffs expert opinions and was otherwise violative of section 90.706 . . . See § 90.706, Fla. Stat. (1987). This objection was overruled. . . . the introduction of the ACAS report as part of the plaintiffs case in chief in violation of section 90.706 . . . Section 90.706 does not permit statements in a learned treatise to be used as substantive evidence since . . . Goldberg, 630 So.2d 606, 609 (Fla, 4th DCA 1993) (“Under section 90.706, ... authoritative publications . . .

LIBERATORE v. KAUFMAN, M. D. M. D. P. A. S. M. D. M. D. P. M. D. M. D. P. A. s P. A. s P. A. NME a d b a, 835 So. 2d 404 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . See § 90.706, Fla. Stat. (2000); Chorzelewski v. . . . Goldberg, 630 So.2d 606, 609 (Fla. 4th DCA 1993)(stating that “[u]nder section 90.706, Florida Statutes . . . Section 90.706 provides in part: Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination. — Statements . . .

K. FRAVEL, D. M. D. v. HAUGHEY,, 727 So. 2d 1033 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . See § 90.706, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .

KIRKPATRICK v. WOLFORD, D. O. D. O. P. A., 704 So. 2d 708 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . The court opined that “per se authoritative” is a higher standard than required by section 90.706 and . . . THE LAW Section 90.706, Florida Statutes, provides: Authoritativeness of literature for use in cross-examination . . . dissertation, pamphlet, or other writing to be authoritative and relevant to the subject matter. § 90.706 . . . There is little Florida case law interpreting section 90.706 or providing guidance as to what standard . . .

MYRON, a By BROCK B. B. v. DOCTORS GENERAL HOSPITAL, LTD. D B A N K A D. O. D. O. J. M. D. J. M. D. P. A. D. M. D. D. M. D. P. A. P. A. D B A D B A F. M. D. M. D. P. A. D B A M. D. M. D. P. A. D B A D B A D B A M. D. P. A., 704 So. 2d 1083 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . Section 90.706, Florida Statutes (1993), provides: Statements of facts or opinions on a subject of science . . .

ERWIN, v. TODD, 699 So. 2d 275 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . Under section 90.706, authoritative publications can only be used during the cross-examination of an . . .

SCHWARZ, v. STATE, 695 So. 2d 452 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1997)

. . . . § 90.706, Fla. Stat. . . .

ORASAN, M. D. v. AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, BOARD OF MEDICINE,, 668 So. 2d 1062 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . the basis that such hearsay was inadmissible to bolster the appellant’s own testimony under section 90.706 . . .

A. W. CHESTERTON v. FISHER, E. s R., 655 So. 2d 170 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1995)

. . . Gerrit Schepers, pursuant to Section 90.706, Florida Statutes (1993). . . . Section 90.706, Florida Statutes (1993), provides as follows: Statements of facts or opinions on a subject . . .

GREEN, v. I. GOLDBERG, M. D., 630 So. 2d 606 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . Under section 90.706, Florida Statutes (1991), authoritative publications can only be used during the . . .

FLANAGAN, v. STATE, 586 So. 2d 1085 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . the party seeking admission of the scientific technique at the trial stage is precluded by Section 90.706 . . .

BROWN, a a v. CRANE, PHILLIPS, THOMAS METTS, P. A. d b a a E. M. D. N. M. D., 585 So. 2d 947 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . Section 90.706, Florida Statutes (1987) provides: Statements of facts or opinions on a subject of science . . .

J. CHORZELEWSKI, a Co. a v. I. DRUCKER,, 546 So. 2d 1118 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . It is clear that section 90.706, Florida Statutes (1987), permits introduction of a medical treatise . . .

STATE v. DIAMOND,, 553 So. 2d 1185 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . See § 90.706, Fla.Stat. (1987). . . .

CALL, v. TIRONE, M. D. M. D., 522 So. 2d 533 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . . § 90.706, Fla.Stat. (1985); Hemingway v. . . . Evidence, § 90.706 (1987); Annotation: Use of Medical or Other Treatise In Cross-Examination of Expert . . .

QUARREL, v. MINERVINI, M. D. M. D. P. A., 510 So. 2d 977 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1987)

. . . . § 90.706, Fla.Stat. (1985); Medina v. . . .

BAKER v. NIESS,, 496 So. 2d 215 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1986)

. . . survey constitutes material relied upon by an expert witness and so is admissible pursuant to Section 90.706 . . .

HAWTHORNE, v. STATE, 470 So. 2d 770 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . judicial notice of scientific literature as a means of substantive proof of an expert opinion, see section 90.706 . . . See Section 90.706, Fla.Stat. . . .

MEDINA a v. VARIETY CHILDREN S HOSPITAL, a Mt., 438 So. 2d 138 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1983)

. . . Mitchell, 407 So.2d 601 (Fla. 1st DCA 1981); see also § 90.706, Fla.Stat. (1981). . . .

TALLAHASSEE MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER v. J. MITCHELL,, 407 So. 2d 601 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1981)

. . . Therefore, the book was not used for the purposes of “cross-examination” as that term is used in § 90.706 . . . contested the Fund’s right to actively participate in the trial. . § 90.704, Fla.Stat. (1979). . § 90.706 . . .