Nev. Rev. Stat. § 50.265
This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 50.265, part of Nevada’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Nevada, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Opinions: Lay witnesses
Official statutory text
If the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness’s testimony in the form of opinions or inferences is limited to those opinions or inferences which are:
1. Rationally based on the perception of the witness; and
2. Helpful to a clear understanding of the testimony of the witness or the determination of a fact in issue.
1. Rationally based on the perception of the witness; and
2. Helpful to a clear understanding of the testimony of the witness or the determination of a fact in issue.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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