225 Pa. Code r. 701

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024

Rule 701 - Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses

If a witness is not testifying as an expert, testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to one that is:

(a) rationally based on the witness's perception;

(b) helpful to clearly understanding the witness's testimony or to determining a fact in issue; and

(c) not based on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge within the scope of Rule 702.

225 Pa. Code r. 701

The provisions of this Rule 701 amended November 2, 2001, effective 1/1/2002, 31 Pa.B. 6381; rescinded and replaced January 17, 2013, effective in sixty days, 43 Pa.B. 620.