[Phys-L] Re: Kitzmiller vs DASD

[jlu at HEP.ANL.GOV (Jack Uretsky)]

Hi all-
        The cite, as I've got it, is to the direct testimony in the
Morning (37 pp).  It is, of course, rehearsed - it would be malpractice
not to do so.  I've not found any cross, except on the limited issue of
whether Miller would be qualified as an expert.  The Defense did not
really challenge his credentials.
        Legal proceedings have their own logic.  I'll try to keep the list
informed, as I have the opportunity to read the transcripts.
        The parties' respective strategies are set out in the opening
statements of the attorneys.  Plaintiffs' first witness is laying out
Plaintiffs' case according to plan.  It will be interesting to see if
defendants attack his testimony on cross-examination, or simply rely on
contradictory testimony.  Defendants' burden may only be to demonstrate
that there is a conflict of scientific views that should be presented to
the students.
                                        Regards,
                                                Jack
                        who is a practicing Illinois trial lawyer

On Thu, 6 Oct 2005, Robert B Zannelli wrote:

> May be of interest.
>
> Bob Zannelli
>
> ==============
> Transcipts fo the first day of the Kitzmiller vs Dover School District have
> been
> put online:
> ===================================
> _http://www2.ncseweb.org/kvd/trans/kvd_trans_20050926_day1_am.pdf_
> (http://www2.ncseweb.org/kvd/trans/kvd_trans_20050926_day1_am.pdf)
>
> =================================================
>
> _http://www2.ncseweb.org/kvd/trans/kvd_trans_20050926_day1_pm.pdf_
> (http://www2.ncseweb.org/kvd/trans/kvd_trans_20050926_day1_pm.pdf)
>
> ============================================
>
> I found Ken Miller's  direct testimony fascinating.  He did a terrific job.
> The
> cross  however was a boring word sparring as the attorney tried to get Miller
> to
> use certain words to describe Darwin's  theory.

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