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§ 2701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 12. Civil Procedure

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 12. Civil Procedure (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 40. Evidence Code (Refs & Annos)
Article VII. Opinions and Expert Testimony
12 Okl.St.Ann. § 2701
§ 2701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses
Currentness
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.

Credits

Laws 1978, c. 285, § 701, eff. Oct. 1, 1978; Laws 2002, c. 468, § 54, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
12 Okl. St. Ann. § 2701, OK ST T. 12 § 2701
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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