New Rule: Hammerlock Admissible Testimony — The Implications of Sanchez and Stamps on Expert Witness Testimony in Valuation Litigation
Robin Thornton, Esq. and Joshua D. Cohen, Esq., Wendel Rosen Eminent Domain Partners, join Norman C. Hulberg, MAI, Senior Managing Director at Valbridge Property Advisors, to present at the virtual 2021 Spring Litigation Conference hosted by the Appraisal Institute Northern California Chapter on May 13, 2021. The dynamic panel will discuss the implications of Sanchez and Stamps on expert witness testimony in valuation litigation.
Appraisers have long been accustomed to the expert’s exception to prohibition of hearsay testimony. Two recent California Supreme Court cases – Sanchez and Stamps – upend that tradition. “Case specific” information is likely to be barred. This is exactly the sort of testimony that is routine. A statement as innocuous as “the planner told me my subject is likely to be rezoned” is now barred. This session will explore some of the strategies to deal with this new world.
• What is hearsay? CA Evid Code 1200(a)
• Why do Stamp and Sanchez, criminal cases, also apply to civil matters?
• What is the distinction between “general knowledge” and “case specific” information?
• What are some examples of inadmissible testimony?
• What are some strategies to get key information in front of the jury, without violating Stamps and Sanchez?
Event Details
PRESENTATION
New Rule: Hammerlock Admissible Testimony — The Implications of Sanchez and Stamps on Expert Witness Testimony in Valuation Litigation
SPEAKERS
- Robin Thornton, Esq. — Eminent Domain Practice Group Chair and Partner, Wendel Rosen LLP
- Joshua D. Cohen, Esq. — Partner, Wendel Rosen LLP
- Norman C. Hulberg, MAI — Senior Managing Director at Valbridge Property Advisor
DATE
May 13, 2021
TIME
8:00 AM PST / 11:00 AM EST
REGISTER
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