Evidence Code section 702

(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.

Source: Section 702, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=702. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/evidence_code_section_702

Original Source: Section 702, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=EVID§ionNum=702. (last accessed May 12, 2025).