§ 25.02 Opinion Based on Personal Knowledge

JurisdictionNorth Carolina
§ 25.02 Opinion Based on Personal Knowledge

Rule 703 provides that an expert may base an opinion on facts or data that the expert personally observed (i.e., firsthand knowledge). Typical examples are the forensic chemist who analyzes and testifies about the nature of a controlled substance (e.g., heroin) or the treating physician who testifies about...

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