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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

St. Louis County v. Taylor-Morley, Inc., 923 S.W.2d 507 (1996)

Citation
St. Louis County v. Taylor-Morley, Inc., 923 S.W.2d 507 (1996)
Parent Document
St. Louis County v. Taylor-Morley, Inc., 923 S.W.2d 507 (1996)
Jurisdiction
Missouri (state)
Effective Date
1996-06-04

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Moreover, Taylor-Morley’s argument that the diminution in value measure of damages was not supported by expert testimony is also without merit. A homeowner is qualified to express an opinion upon the diminution in value in his property. Id. at 823. Such an expression of opinion is admissible and of probative value. Id. The weight and value given to such opinion testimony is, of course, left to the trier of fact. Id. Green’s own testimony established the decrease in the value of his residence. Thus, the trial court’s assessment of damages was supported by the evidence. That portion of Taylor-Morley’s first point which challenges the measure of damages is denied.