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2015-01-14 |
BERSAMIN, J. |
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| The probative force of the testimony of an expert does not lie in a mere statement of her theory or opinion, but rather in the assistance that she can render to the courts in showing the facts that serve as a basis for her criterion and the reasons upon which the logic of her conclusion is founded.[29] Hence, we should weigh and consider the probative value of the findings of the expert witnesses vis-à-vis the other evidence available. | |||||
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2012-11-12 |
BERSAMIN, J. |
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| Thirdly, we have said that the expert evidence presented in cases of declaration of nullity of marriage based on psychological incapacity presupposes a thorough and in-depth assessment of the parties by the psychologist or expert to make a conclusive diagnosis of a grave, severe and incurable presence of psychological incapacity.[26] We have explained this need in Lim v. Sta. Cruz-Lim,[27] stating: The expert opinion of a psychiatrist arrived at after a maximum of seven (7) hours of interview, and unsupported by separate psychological tests, cannot tie the hands of the trial court and prevent it from making its own factual finding on what happened in this case. The probative force of the testimony of an expert does not lie in a mere statement of his theory or opinion, but rather in the assistance that he can render to the courts in showing the facts that serve as a basis for his criterion and the reasons upon which the logic of his conclusion is founded.[28] | |||||
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2010-08-18 |
NACHURA, J. |
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| The recent case of Lim v. Sta. Cruz-Lim,[18] citing The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM IV),[19] instructs us on the general diagnostic criteria for personality disorders: A. An enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture. This pattern is manifested in two (2) or more of the following areas: | |||||