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Rule 602. Need for Personal Knowledge

Federal Rules of Evidence § 602

Type
Rule
Source
Federal Rules of Evidence
Jurisdiction
Federal
Date
2026-07-10
Topic
general

Rule 602. Need for Personal Knowledge A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may consist of the witness's own testimony. This rule does not apply to a witness's expert testimony under Rule 703. (As amended Mar. 2, 1987, eff.

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