The Use and Admissibility into Evidence of Learned Treatises and Other Expert Writings September 10, 2009 David M. Cook, Attorney at Law The Hardison Law Firm, P.C. 119 South Main Street, Suite 800 Memphis, Tennessee 38103

I. The Use and Admissibility into Evidence of Learned Treatises and Other Expert Writings I. The Use and Admissibility into Evidence of Learned Treatises and Other Expert Writings

A. Federal Rules of Evidence – Hearsay – Article VIII, Rule 803, Subsection (18) – Learned Treatises

B.Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts – Article II

C.Opinions and Expert Testimony – Article VII

II. Practical Application of the Foregoing. A. In trial. B. In depositions. C. Evidence-based medicine.

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