Torres v. County of Oakland

United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

758 F.2d 147 (6th Cir. 1985)

Relevant factsFree

In Torres's (plaintiff) national-origin employment-discrimination suit, the defendants (county and board) asked their witness Dr. Quiroga directly whether she believed Torres had been "discriminated against because of her national origin," and she answered affirmatively over Torres's objection, after which the jury found for the defendants.

IssueFree

Whether an expert witness's opinion is admissible if it contains a legal conclusion.

Holding & reasoning

The court resolved the question by applying the controlling rule to the facts and explaining precisely why the outcome followed. Its reasoning ties the doctrine to the record so you can reproduce the analysis on an exam.

Procedural history, concurrence & dissent

This section traces the case from the trial court through appeal and lays out how each opinion lands. Separate writings sharpen the majority's limits and flag the arguments most likely to resurface in class.

Unlock the full brief

Free accounts read 20 full briefs. No card required.

Start free Log in