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CE 701 - Opinion testimony by lay witnesses
Universal Citation: LA Code Ev 701 (2018)
CHAPTER 7
OPINIONS AND EXPERT TESTIMONY
Art. 701. Opinion testimony by lay witnesses
If the witness is not testifying as an expert, his 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; and
(2) Helpful to a clear understanding of his testimony or the determination of a fact in issue.
Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.
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