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Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 800

  • UIDca_leginfo_codes:evid-800
  • CitationEvidence Code - EVID - EVID § 800
  • Court / bodyCalifornia Legislative Counsel
  • Decision dateN/A
  • CollectionPUBINFO_2025
  • SourceOriginal

Summary

If a witness is not testifying as an expert, his testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to such an opinion as is permitted by law, including but not limited to an opinion that is: (a) Rationally based on the perception of the witness; and (b) Helpful to a clear understand

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If a witness is not testifying as an expert, his testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to such an opinion as is permitted by law, including but not limited to an opinion that is:
(a)
Rationally based on the perception of the witness; and
(b)
Helpful to a clear understanding of his testimony.

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  • #1 | Evidence Code - EVID - EVID § 800

    If a witness is not testifying as an expert, his testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to such an opinion as is permitted by law, including but not limited to an opinion that is: (a) Rationally based on the perception of the witness; and (b) Helpful to a clear understanding of his testimony.