This is a civil case in which an employee is suing his employer alleging that he contracted a deadly disease, asbestosis, as a result of his exposure to asbestos dust and fibers in the course of his employment. Before trial, the plaintiff makes a motion for the court to take judicial notice of the fact that asbestosis is "a disease which is caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust and fibers." At a hearing on the motion, the following happens: Judge: I have before me a motion from the plaintiff asking the court to take judicial notice that asbestosis is a disease which is caused by the inhalation of asbestos dust and fibers. Any objection? Defendant: We object, your honor.1. What objections and motions should be made? 2. What are the best arguments to support the objections? 3. What are the best arguments to oppose the objections? 4. What are the proper rulings? 5. If the objections are overruled, how should the facts judicially noticed be submitted to the jury?

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1 Objections and Motions The defendant should object to the plaintiffs motion for the court to take judicial notice of the fact that asbestosis is cau... View the full answer