Art. 701. Opinion testimony by lay witnesses
CHAPTER 7 OPINIONS AND EXPERT TESTIMONY Art. 701. Opinion testimony by lay witnesses If the witness is not testifying as an expert, his 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 […]
Art. 702. Testimony by experts
Art. 702. Testimony by experts A. A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if: (1) The expert’s scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will help the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a […]
Art. 703. Bases of opinion testimony by experts
Art. 703. Bases of opinion testimony by experts The facts or data in the particular case upon which an expert bases an opinion or inference may be those perceived by or made known to him at or before the hearing. If of a type reasonably relied upon by experts in the particular field in forming […]
Art. 704. Opinion on ultimate issue
Art. 704. Opinion on ultimate issue Testimony in the form of an opinion or inference otherwise admissible is not to be excluded solely because it embraces an ultimate issue to be decided by the trier of fact. However, in a criminal case, an expert witness shall not express an opinion as to the guilt or […]
Art. 705. Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion; foundation
Art. 705. Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion; foundation A. Civil cases. In a civil case, the expert may testify in terms of opinion or inference and give his reasons therefor without prior disclosure of the underlying facts or data, unless the court requires otherwise. The expert may in any event be required […]
Art. 706. Court appointed experts
Art. 706. Court appointed experts A. Civil cases. In a civil case, the court may on its own motion or on the motion of any party enter an order to show cause why expert witnesses should not be appointed, and may request the parties to submit nominations. The court may appoint any expert witnesses agreed […]