opinion testimony

Testimony based on one’s belief or idea rather than on direct knowledge of the facts at issue.

• Opinion testimony from either a lay witness or an expert witness may be allowed in evidence under certain conditions. See opinion evidence under EVIDENCE. [Cases: Criminal Law 448–494; Evidence 470–574. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 853, 1050–1088; Evidence §§ 223, 509–759, 800–812; Executions § 435.]

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