North Carolina Statutes
§ Rule 602 — Lack of personal knowledge
North Carolina § Rule 602
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N.C. Gen. Stat. § Rule 602 (2026).
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A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that he has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may, but need not, consist of the testimony of the witness himself. This rule is subject to the provisions of Rule 703, relating to opinion testimony by expert witnesses. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
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Nearby Sections
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§ Rule 602
Lack of personal knowledge§ Rule 603
Oath or affirmation§ Rule 604
Interpreters§ Rule 605
Competency of judge as witness§ Rule 606
Competency of juror as witness§ Rule 607
Who may impeach§ Rule 610
Religious beliefs or opinions§ Rule 612
Writing or object used to refresh memory§ Rule 613
Prior statements of witnesses§ Rule 615
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