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Wash. R. Evid. 602

Lack of Personal Knowledge

activein force · 2006-09-01 – presentact-effective-date

A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a

finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal

knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness' own testimony. This rule is subject to the

provisions of rule 703, relating to opinion testimony by expert witnesses.

History

[Amended effective September 1, 1992.] Comment 602 [Deleted effective September 1, 2006.]

Provenance

Source: www.courts.wa.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-16
Edition: 2026-09-16
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