Cal. Evid. Code § 800

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 800 - Lay witness opinion testimony

If a witness is not testifying as an expert, his testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to such an opinion as is permitted by law, including but not limited to an opinion that is:

(a) Rationally based on the perception of the witness; and

(b) Helpful to a clear understanding of his testimony.

Ca. Evid. Code § 800

Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.