S.D. Codified Laws § 19-19-602

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 19-19-602 - Need for personal knowledge-Exception for expert opinion

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 § 19-19-703.

SDCL 19-19-602

SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 602); SDCL § 19-14-2; SL 2016, ch 239 (Supreme Court Rule 15-36), eff. Jan. 1, 2016.

SL 1979, ch 358 (Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 602); SDCL § 19-14-2.