Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

Rhode Island Rules of Evidence

Rule: 701

Jurisdiction: RI

Bluebook Citation: R.I. R. Evid. 701

If the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness' testimony in the form of opinions is limited to those opinions which are (A) rationally based on the perception of the witness and (B) helpful to a clear understanding of the witness' testimony or the determination of a fact in issue.

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