Difference between revisions of "Federal Rules of Evidence - Rule 602. Lack of Personal Knowledge"

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==The Rule==
 
==The Rule==
  
A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness' own testimony. This rule is subject to the provisions of rule 703, relating to opinion testimony by expert witnesses.
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A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness' own testimony. This rule is subject to the provisions of [[ Federal Rules of Evidence - Rule 703. Bases of Opinion Testimony by Experts | Rule 703]], relating to opinion testimony by expert witnesses.
  
 
See [[Federal Rules of Evidence]]
 
See [[Federal Rules of Evidence]]

Latest revision as of 12:54, 25 June 2010

The Rule

A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness' own testimony. This rule is subject to the provisions of Rule 703, relating to opinion testimony by expert witnesses.

See Federal Rules of Evidence