Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

Rules of Evidence

Rule: 701

Jurisdiction: WA

Bluebook Citation: ER 701

ER 701 OPINION TESTIMONY BY LAY WITNESSES If the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness' testimony in the form of opinions or inferences is limited to those opinions or inferences which are (a) rationally based on the perception of the witness, (b) helpful to a clear understanding of the witness' testimony or the determination of a fact in issue, and (c) not based on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge within the scope of rule 702. [Amended effective September 1, 1992; September 1, 2004.] Comment 701 [Deleted effective September 1, 2006.]

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