Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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lay opinion testimony
Evidence given by a witness who is not qualified as an expert but who testifies to opinions or inferences. ( In federal court, the admissibility of this testimony is limited to opinions or inferences that are rationally based on the witness's perception and that will be helpful to a clear understanding of the witness's testimony or the determination of a fact in issue. Fed. R. Evid. 701.
opinion testimony
Testimony based on one's belief or idea rather than on direct knowledge of the facts at issue. ( Opinion testimony from either a lay witness or an expert witness may be allowed in evidence under certain conditions. See opinion evidence under EVIDENCE.