California § 702. 702. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

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§ 702. — 702. (Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)

California § 702.

Code EVIDEvidence Code - EVID

Div. 6.DIVISION 6. WITNESSES

Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Competency

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(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.

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(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.

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Enacted by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.

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