Del. R. Evid. 602

As amended through December 15, 2023
Rule 602 - Need for Personal Knowledge

A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal knowledge may consist of the witness's own testimony. This rule does not apply to a witness's expert testimony under Rule 703.

Del. R. Evid. 602

Amended November 28, 2017, effective 1/1/2018.

Comment

This rule tracks F.R.E. 602.

D.R.E. 602 was amended in 2017 in response to the 2011 restyling of the Federal Rules of Evidence. The amendment is intended to be stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in ruling on evidence admissibility.