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California · Through 2026-09-13

EVID § 702

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  1. Evidence Code - EVID
  2. DIVISION 6. WITNESSES [700. - 795.]
  3. CHAPTER 1. Competency [700. - 704.]

(a) Subject to Section 801, the testimony of a witness concerning a particular matter is inadmissible unless he has personal knowledge of the matter. Against the objection of a party, such personal knowledge must be shown before the witness may testify concerning the matter.

(b) A witness’ personal knowledge of a matter may be shown by any otherwise admissible evidence, including his own testimony.

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