2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 24 - EVIDENCE (§§ 24-1-1 — 24-99-3)
Chapter 7 - OPINIONS OR INFERENCES AND EXPERT TESTIMONY (§§ 24-7-701 — 24-7-707)
Section 24-7-701 - Lay witness opinion testimony

Universal Citation:
GA Code § 24-7-701 (2023)
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  • (a) If the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness's testimony in the form of opinions or inferences shall be limited to those opinions or inferences which are:
    • (1) Rationally based on the perception of the witness;
    • (2) Helpful to a clear understanding of the witness's testimony or the determination of a fact in issue; and
    • (3) Not based on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge within the scope of Code Section 24-7-702.
  • (b) Direct testimony as to market value is in the nature of opinion evidence. A witness need not be an expert or dealer in an article or property to testify as to its value if he or she has had an opportunity to form a reasoned opinion.

Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 52,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2013.


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