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2019 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 12. Civil Procedure
§12-2701. Opinion testimony by lay witnesses.
Universal Citation: 12 OK Stat § 12-2701 (2019)
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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