MS · rules
Miss. R. Evid. 701
Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses
If a witness is not testifying as an expert, testimony in the form of an opinion is
limited to one that is:
(a) rationally based on the witness’s perception;
(b) helpful to clearly understanding the witness’s testimony or to determining a
fact in issue; and
(c) not based on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge within the
scope of Rule 702.
History
[Amended March 2, 1987, effective October 1, 1987; amended April 17, 2000, effective December 1, 2000; amended effective May 29, 2003 to prohibit opinion testimony under Rule 701 based on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge within the scope of Rule 702; restyled effective July 1, 2016.]
Provenance
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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