Opinion testimony by lay witnesses.

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If the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness’s testimony in the form of opinions or inferences is limited to those opinions or inferences which are:

1. Rationally based on the perception of the witness;

2. Helpful to a clear understanding of his testimony or the determination of a fact in issue; and

3. Not based on scientific, technical or other specialized knowledge within the scope of Section 2702 of this title.

Added by Laws 1978, c. 285, § 701, eff. Oct. 1, 1978. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 468, § 54, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.


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