IN THE NORTH CAROLINA COURT OF APPEALS

The major case interpreting the standard for qualification of an expert witness in North Carolina is Howerton v. Arai Helmet, Ltd., 358 N.C. 440, 597 S.E.2d 674 (2004). After recognizing the differences between the application of Federal Rule of Evidence 702 and North Carolina Rule of Evidence 702, the Howerton court recognized a three-part ... ................
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