competency & personal knowledge

Question 1

601 who is competent to be a witness

Answer 1

everyone unless rules provide otherwise; state law governs civil cases

Question 2

602

Answer 2

witness must have personal knowledge to testify (doesnt apply to experts)

Can be shown through own testimony

Question 3

603

Answer 3

witness must give oath or affirmation to testify truthfully

Question 4

610

Answer 4

cannot use religious beliefs to attack/support credibility