Current through April 21, 2022
Rule 207.1 - Motion To Exclude Expert Testimony Which Relies Upon Novel Scientific Evidence(a) If a party moves the court to exclude expert testimony which relies upon novel scientific evidence, on the basis it is inadmissible under Pa.R.E. 702 or 703, (1) the motion shall contain: (i) the name and credentials of the expert witness whose testimony is sought to be excluded,(ii) a summary of the expected testimony of the expert witness, specifying with particularity that portion of the testimony of the witness which the moving party seeks to exclude, (iii) the basis, set forth with specificity, for excluding the evidence,(iv) the evidence upon which the moving party relies, and(v) copies of all relevant curriculum vitae and expert reports; (2) any other party need not respond to the motion unless ordered by the court;(3) the court shall initially review the motion to determine, in the interest of justice, the matter should be addressed prior to trial. The court, without further proceedings, may determine that any issue of admissibility of expert testimony be deferred until trial; and(4) the court shall require that a response be filed if it determines that the matter should be addressed prior to trial.