SDCL § 19-19-701: Opinion testimony by lay witnesses.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 19. EVIDENCE
- CHAPTER 19-19. SOUTH DAKOTA RULES OF EVIDENCE
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 § 19-19-702.
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