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                           RULE ER 602
                   LACK OF PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE


    A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is
introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has
personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal
knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness' own
testimony. This rule is subject to the provisions of rule 703,
relating to opinion testimony by expert witnesses.


[Amended effective September 1, 1992.]


            Comment 602

[Deleted effective September 1, 2006.]
	

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