Rule 701. Opinion testimony by lay witness.
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 (a) rationally based on the perception of the witness and (b) helpful to a clear understanding of his testimony or the determination of a fact in issue. (1983, c. 701, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 7 - Opinions and Expert Testimony.
Rule 701 - Opinion testimony by lay witness.
Rule 702 - Testimony by experts.
Rule 703 - Bases of opinion testimony by experts.
Rule 704 - Opinion on ultimate issue.
Rule 705 - Disclosure of facts or data underlying expert opinion.