Article 7 - Opinions and Expert Testimony

Question 1

Rule 701 - Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

Answer 1

If a witness is not testifying as an expert, testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to one that is:

(a) rationally based on the witness’s perception;
(b) helpful to clearly understanding the witness’s testimony or to determining a fact in issue; and
(c) not based on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge within the scope of Rule 702.